FLEADH CHEOIL NA hÉIREANN 2010 will have sweet memories for a large number of Kerry contestants as the County enjoyed huge success in Cavan over the weekend. The County Board would like to say well done to all who represented the County and to congratulate all those who enjoyed success. A special word of thanks to all the tutors who prepared various groups and individuals and also their parents for their continued support in supporting Comhaltas activities. Mile Buíochas. The Kerry results are as follows; Kevin O’Neill (Ballydonoghue/Lisselton) 2^nd Button Accordion. 12/15. Conor Moriarty (Kilcummin) 1^st Button Accordion Senior. James Dillon (Listowel) 2^nd Flute Senior. Michael Kelleher (Fossa/Two Mile) 3^rd Mouth Organ Senior. Killian O’Carroll (Ballydonoghue/Lisselton) 2^nd Banjo 12-15. Timmy O’Flaherty (Ballylongford/Tarbert) 2^nd Mandolin U-12. Timmy O’Flaherty (Ballylongford/Tarbert) 1^st Banjo U-12. Caoimhe Blennerhassett (An Aghasaigh). 2^nd Flute Slow Airs 12-15. Caoimhe Blennerhassett (An Aghasaigh) 2^nd Irish Singing.12-15. Aisling Neville (Listowel) 3^rd Trio Senior.  Ciara de Mórdha (An Aghasaigh) 3^rd Irish Singing 15-18. Prionnsías O’Cathasaigh (An Aghasaigh) 2^nd Irish Singing. U-12. Óigi Ó Sé (An Aghasaigh) 3^rd Irish Singing 12-15. Róisín Ní Riain. (Barr na Sráide) 1^st Irish Singing Senior. Seosamh Ó Criodáin (An Aghasaigh) 1^st Irish Singing Senior. Éadoin O’Connell (Lixnaw) 2^nd English Singing 12-15. Aisling O’Connor (Kilcummin) 3^rd English Singing U-12. Micheál O’Shea (Sliabh Mish). 1^st English Singing 12-15. Sinéad Moynihan (Glenflesk) 3rd Whistling 12-15. Séan Breen (Ballybunion) 2^nd Lilting Senior. Niamh Blennerhassett (An Aghasaigh) 1^st Comhrá Gaeilge U-9. Killarney CCE, 3^rd Ladies Set Dancing 15-18. Killarney CCE 1^st Ladies Set Dancing Senior. Causeway CCE, 3^rd Ladies Set Dancing Senior. Glenflesk CCE, 1^st Ladies 8-Hand Dancing 12-15, Glenflesk CCE 2^nd Ladies 8-Hand Dancing 12-15. Glenflesk CCE 1^st Ladies 8-Hand Dancing 15-18. Killarney CCE 1^st Ladies 8-Hand Dancing Senior. Glenflesk CCE 3^rd Ladies 8-Hand Dancing Senior. Glenflesk CCE 3^rd Ladies 8-Hand Dancing Senior. Glenflesk CCE 1^st Ladies 4-Hand Céilí Dancing U-12. Glenflesk CCE 2^nd Ladies 4-Hand Céilí 12-15. Glenflesk CCE 2^nd Ladies 4-Hand Céilí Dancing Senior. Killarney CCE 1^st Mixed 4-Hand Céilí Dancing 15-18. Kilcummin CCE 2^nd half-set Senior. 

BRANCH NEWS: FOSSA/TWOMILE: Adult set dancing classes will commence on Monday 27^th September at Fossa Community Centre. Beginners from 8pm to 9pm and advanced from 9pm. For a great night out, make new friends or learn different sets this is the place to go. Everyone welcome. For more information please contact Mary or John Moriarty on 064-6633752 or 086-1579381.

SLIABH LUACHRA: Junior Set dancing classes will commence at the GAA Hall in Gneeveguilla on Wednesday 29^th September. Beginners at 7pm. followed by advanced at 8pm. For more information please contact Mary or John Moriarty on 064-6633752 or 086-1579381.

JUNIOR SET DANCING CLASSES will commence in the Recreational Hall, Kilcummin on Friday 24^th from 7pm to 8.30pm for both beginners and advanced. For more information please contact Mary or John Moriarty on 064-6633752 or 086-1579381.

KILCUMMIN CCE: Congratulations to all our competitors who went to the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan. Results are as follows; Conor Moriarty 1^st, Kilcummin Half Set 2^nd and Aisling O’Connor 3^rd. Well done and to all who travelled and supported.

BALLYDONOGHUE CCE: Congratulations to both Kevin O’Neill and Kilian O’Carroll who got 2^nd in their competitions in the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil held in Cavan on Saturday last. Kevin got 2^nd place in the Accordion while Kilian received his 2^nd place in the Banjo. This is a tremendous result for these two young boys who have put so much work into their music. Everyone in the branch would like to say well done. Also on behalf of the branch we would like to pass on our congratulations to Conor Moriarty Kilcummin who became All Ireland Champion after winning the Senior Accordion in Cavan on Sunday last at the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil. Well done Conor on your achievement you deserve it.

CRAOBH THRÁ LÍ: Well done to Máire Bean Ui Ghríofa who spoke so well with interviewer Áine Uí Laoithe on "An Saol ó Dheas" (Raidió na Gaeltachta) on Monday. Her Craobh Thrá Lí musicians performed admirably also. I measc na gceoltóirí bhí Aisling Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Méadhbh Daltún, Brian Óg Caball, Breandán Caball, Shelley Ní Eidhin (who travelled all the way from Roscommon for the programme). Mo cheol sibh! Well done also to Fearghal Mac Conmara who was interviewed (ar an gclár céanna) and spoke of his experiences with the Kerry Minor Football team. Is ceoltóir maith é Fearghal agus tá sé go maith in ann an consairtín a láimhseáil.

CCE BARR NA SRAIDE: Our 7th and final Seisiun show was held last Thursday night in the Valentia Community Centre. The audience enjoyed a great night of music, song, dance and storytelling! A great night and a mighty session was enjoyed in Boston's Bar after the show! A big Thank you to anyone who made sandwiches sold raffle tickets and helped in anyway throughout all the Seisiun shows and during the summer. Your help was very much appreciated!! Thanks to everyone in all the different venues for their hospitality and kindness! The branch will hold a session in Mike Murt's on Saturday the 11th of September for senior musicians. All welcome! Music classes will commence on the first week of October. There will be a registration night for classes the last week in September. Please keep an eye on our notes for further information on classes. Anyone who has not returned their forms for the trip to the Aran Islands, Please do so before the end of the week to the secretary. Congratulations to Cillian O'Donovan who won the all-Ireland athletics championships in Tullamore last weekend. Well done Cillian.

WEB SITE: Visit our County Board web site at www.kerrycomhaltas.com for details of all branch activities around the County. The gallery section now covers photographs from the last three County Fleadheanna along with the celebrations in Ballyheigue and the County Dinnéar in Ballyroe House Hotel.

ANY BRANCH OR CULTURAL ORGANISATION who would like to advertise in these notes please contact John on 086-1579381, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Fax 064 6643429.