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Episode 9: Performance and Upskilling with Benedict Morris

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 • Duration 01:07:33

This episode is all about performance and upskilling with Benedict Morris. We chat about managing nerves, learning from other musicians, life on the road with bands like Talisk and Dallahan, and the experiences that have helped shape him as a performer.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome

(02:33) Comhaltas Beginnings

(06:27) From Trad to Conservatoire

(12:42) Competitions and Going Pro

(33:12) The Music Industry Manual

(38:07) Arranging Through Comhaltas

(43:21) Tour Day Breakdown

(46:26) Nerves and Mistakes

(55:48) Final Thoughts and Quickfire Round

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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 Ardchomhairle 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.

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Episode 8: Music and Media with Jack Warnock

Season 1 · Episode 8

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 57:10

This episode is all about music and media with Jack Warnock. We chat about sharing the tradition online, finding your own voice as an artist, bringing songs and stories to new audiences, and how media can help traditional music reach people in new ways.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome

(03:31) First Steps in Comhaltas

(05:36) Performance and Recording Work

(09:52) Digital Music and Tradition

(16:15) Recording Journey and Album

(30:30) Heritage and Family Connections

(32:17) Future Generations and Archives

(33:45) Social Media Impact on Trad

(37:15) Sessions and Public Engagement

(47:35) Final Advice and Quickfire Round

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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 Ardchomhairle 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.

Episode 7: Youth Leadership in Comhaltas with Ciarán Fitzgerald

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Duration 48:28

This episode is all about youth leadership in Comhaltas with Ciarán Fitzgerald. We chat about getting involved, finding your voice, taking on responsibility, and why young people have such an important role to play in shaping the future of the tradition.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome

(01:16) Meet Ciaran Fitzgerald

(02:01) From Family Roots to Comhaltas

(04:33) Multi Instrument Journey

(07:40) Ranking the Instruments

(10:42) What Leadership Means

(18:34) The Misneach Orchestra

(24:55) Leading a 60 Piece Orchestra

(33:00) Looking Forward and Quickfire Round

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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 Ardchomhairle 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.

Episode 6: The Global Comhaltas Community with Annie Ryan and Patrick Ballantyne

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 • Duration 46:12

This episode is all about the global Comhaltas community with Annie Ryan and Patrick Ballantyne. We chat about travelling with the tradition, making connections across countries, keeping culture alive away from home, and why Comhaltas continues to bring people together around the world.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome

(01:53) What Comhaltas Means

(03:15) First Days in Comhaltas

(05:45) A Global Music Network

(10:57) Competing, Teaching & Leading

(25:21) Dubai Comhaltas

(36:57) Cross Cultural Trad Fusion

(41:02) Advice, Quickfire, & 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 Ardchomhairle 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.

Episode 5: The Social Side of Tradition with Iona Ritchie and Donnchadh Mac Aodha

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 01:01:58

This episode is all about the social side of tradition with Iona Ritchie and Donnchadh Mac Aodha. We chat about the friendships, sessions, festivals and late nights that bring people together, and why the social side of traditional music is often what keeps people coming back.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome

(06:26) Comhaltas Beginnings

(25:24) UCC Trad Soc Adventures

(29:48) Trad Soc and Tradfest Highlights

(32:03) Sessions, Festivals and Stage

(39:16) Comhaltas Reflections

(48:01) Quickfire Round

(56:52) Mid-Credits Scene

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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.

---------------------------------------------------------

This podcast has been produced on behalf of the Ardchomhairle 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.

Episode 4: The Resurgence of Set Dancing with Emily Greaney

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 • Duration 29:46

This episode is all about the resurgence of set dancing with Emily Greaney. We chat about learning the steps, the social side of the dance, making friends along the way, and why set dancing is finding a whole new generation of dancers.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome

(02:27) Emily’s Dance Journey

(08:01) Sets, Figures and Teaching

(17:48) Music & Dance

(19:55) Set Dancing Stage Prep

(24:27) Final Questions & Quickfire Round

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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

---------------------------------------------------------

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

---------------------------------------------------------

This podcast has been produced on behalf of the Ardchomhairle 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.

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