ENNIS FLEADH NUA - Comhaltas Archive

,TIONOLTIMEThe annual Tion61 Cheoil at theFranciscan College, Gormanston,continues to be one of the highlights onthe Comhaltas calendar. July 1987 wasno exception. Organised by ComhairleLaighean of Comhaltas, the Tionolbrings together many old friends of thetraditional music movement togetherwith the young exponents. Among thebest supporters are the musicians fromNorthern Ireland.The 1987 Tionol had a very variedprogramme from workshops to wrenboysand sessions to ceilithe. There wasnever a dull moment and the excellentfacilities of the College - includingheated swimming pool - were extensivelyused.The Tionol must be the best valuefor money to be found anywhere. Themodest fee covers all accommodation,meals and entertainment for the wholeweek-end.The dates for 1988 are the 1/3 July.Further details available from RunaiLaighean, Mrs. J 0 Morris, 170 Biscayne,Malahide, Co. Dublin. (phone: 01-452668).DONEGAL MAN WINS £5,000The winner of the £5 ,000 Prize inthe recent NASC Draw organised byComhaltas Ceoltoirf Eireann was Mr.Tony McGilloway, Port-na-Blagh,Dunfanaghy, Co . Donegal. Ticket No.452356.52