This episode kicks things off with Orla Ní Chorragáin as we chat about first days, early teachers, Comhaltas memories, and the moments that started it all.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Meet Orla and Her Musical Roots

(03:24) First Comhaltas Class Memories

(07:16) Fiddle Stories and Finding Your Style

(15:21) Competitions and Fleadh Highs

(24:38) Teaching at Comhaltas

(29:28) Youth Officer Goals and Future Hopes

(39:47) Quickfire Round and Farewell

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Credits:

Hosted by Máire Ní Churraoin

Produced by Calum McGregor and David Browne

Voiceover by Willie Fogarty

With thanks to all at Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

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Theme Tune: The Winning Bid by Rory Matheson and Graham Rorie. Used with permission, all rights remain with the original copyright holder.

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This podcast has been produced on behalf of the Ardcomhairle CCÉ to celebrate 75 Bliain Ag Fás; 75 years of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The views expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.