October Edition 2007
 
 
 
 

 

South Birmingham Comhaltas success in Tullamore

By Enda Mullen

Mathew Murphy, Cliodhna Ni Chonghaile, Skibereen, Cork, who claimed 1st place, and the two proud teachers, Martin Power from Cork and Vince Jordan

A young musician from South Birmingham Comhaltas is celebrating after claiming honours at the All Ireland Fleadh in Tullamore, County Offaly.
Matthew Murphy, aged 12, earned a 2nd place in the All Ireland Piano Accordion competition.
Matthew was one of many talented young traditional Irish musicians from Birmingham who flew the flag for the city at the August fleadh.
A group of South Birmingham musicians represented the British Province in the 12 to 15 years ceili band competition
South Birmingham Comhaltas are enjoying one of their most successful years on record.
The band is already picking up engagements to play at events in the Birmingham area and is set to play at the Irish concert at the renovated Birmingham Town Hall on Sunday October 14.
Matthew had a very busy fleadh, playing in the piano accordion competition and in duets.
Vince Jordan from South Birmingham Comhaltas said: "This was a great achie-vement for Matthew. There were no other places but I can say that each and every Birmingham musician did us proud."

 

 
 
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