COUNTY NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015
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Cherish The Ladies – Caseyville’s Got Talent Celebrating 30 Years of Music Making at The Local
CHERISH The Ladies will be making their fifth yearly appearance in-a-row at The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on Monday, 5th October, at 8.00 p.m., with special guest Hanna Rarity (lead vocals). Tickets at €15 available at The Local or (058) 41854. A night not to be missed! When describing Cherish the Ladies, the critics say it best;"It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do", the Boston Globe, "An astonishing array of virtuosity", the Washington Post, "Expands the annals of Irish music in America, the music is passionate, tender and rambunctious", The New York Times and for the past twenty nine years, Cherish the Ladies have proven themselves worthy to live up to these accolades and in doing so have become one of the most engaging ensembles in the history of Irish music. Taking their name from a traditional Irish jig, the group initially began in 1985 with a series of concerts celebrating the rise of female musicians in once a male dominated scene. The concerts were held in New York City and organized by
Dr. Mick Moloney and the Ethnic Folk Arts Centre. The troupe initially won recognition as the first allwomen traditional music and dance ensemble, but they soon established themselves as musicians and performers without peer and have since won many thousands of fans of their music. Under the leadership of the dynamic and irrepressible Joanie Madden on flutes and whistles, recently named one of the top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century, they have grown from a one-time concert concept to an Irish traditional music sensation and are the most successful and sought after IrishAmerican group in Celtic music. With their unique spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and puts it forth in an immensely humorous and entertaining package. The past years have seen the group touring all over North and South America, the United Kingdom and Europe, China, Australia
and New Zealand performing in the finest concert halls and international festivals. They are equally at home in front of a symphony orchestra, a performing arts center, a folk festival or even the White House. During their travels, they have attained numerous awards and achievements including; named Best Musical Group of the Year by the BBC, Top North American Celtic Group at the Irish Music Awards, Entertainment Group of the Year by the Irish Voice Newspaper, chosen the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall's International Group of the Year at the Celtic Connections Festival in Scotland and voted Top North American Celtic act by NPR Radio "Thistle and Shamrock" programme. In 2010, the ladies were immortalized as they were bestowed a street naming as "Joanie Madden and Cherish the Ladies" became a permanent street sign on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, New York. They have shared the stage with such noted entertainers as James Taylor, Joan Baez, Emmy Lou Harris, The Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem,
The Chieftains and dozens of symphony orchestras. The "Celtic Album", their collaboration with the Boston Pops Symphony led to a Grammy nomination. A recent release, "Country Crossroads" sees the Ladies joining forces with the Nashville music scene and they collaborate with top session musicians with guest vocals by legendary singers Vince Gill, Nanci Griffith and Maura O'Connell. The Ladies have recorded fifteen highly acclaimed albums which were all released to rave reviews including their Christmas Album, "On Christmas Night", which was chosen as one of the top Christmas Albums of the Year by The New York Times, Washington Post, The Village Voice and many other nationally syndicated Newspapers. 2013 sees the Ladies star burn even brighter with their first American Public Television Special which consists of a DVD / CD combo, "An Irish Homecoming - Live from Bucknell University", where they are featured along with guest vocalist, Maura O'Connell, a dozen piece string section and seven world class dancers.
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SATURDAY the 29th August last the Caseyville Reunion committee held a very successful Caseyville’s Got Talent in Dillon’s Bar with all proceeds going to Pieta House. On the night we raised €3,610 more than we ever expected to make. Our MC for the night Charlie McAllister, who travelled down from Midleton got the proceedings under way with the Deise Brass Band. The band played several tunes and went down a storm. It was our pleasure to have them and see how much they enjoyed playing. If you ever get a chance go see them, you will not be disappointed. Cathy Roche was next, followed by Tom, Peter and Anselm Hayes, Jimmy Fraher was up next followed by Bridget Shaw. We then had another Margaret McGrath and the Spice girls, Peter Hayes, Paddy O’Leary were next. Tom Landers took the mike and did a recitation and some great jokes, back again to the music with our one and only Mike Daly. The last act on was Mr. Caseyville himself Michael (Alfie Egan)
who had everyone on the floor dancing. It proved to be a great night, so much so that by request we will be holding another get together at the end of November. If one street could hold such a great night wouldn’t it be great if the other streets, committee would do the same. It was a great way of getting all the old neighbours together and a great way to make some funds for Pieta House. It was a great night and one which did not cost one cent to put on. Even the tickets were printed by Kieran Hurley for us. We had some great prizes for the raffle and we would like to thank the following: The Park hotel, Venture, Conor Lannen, Dungarvan Nissan, Laura’s hair Salon, Dreolin Glass, Siobhan’s hair Salon and Linda Wall along with the Waterford Ladies Football team. A huge thank you to Eugene Young of Iona Crystal for the beautiful decanter and glasses, to Brian Dillon of Dillon’s Bar for two rugby jerseys and for all his generosity. Our door prize was given by
John Tynan from the Enterprise bar as well as round of golf at the gold coast by Brendan O’Brien. We auctioned a Waterford shirt worn by Maurice Shanahan in the recent game against Kilkenny; Maurice kindly got the whole Waterford panel to sign it. This created huge interest and we can’t thank Maurice enough for his generosity. Not only a star hurler, but a real gent. There is a very happy boy in Dungarvan now thanks to his parents who purchased it for his birthday. I would like to thank all the committee Rita Brennan, Mary Daly, Esther Twohig, Brian O’Donnell, John O’Mahoney, Caroline Hurley, Mary Moore, Cathy Roche, Marion Roche and Kieran Sheehan. They all did tremendous work and many the laugh we had in Dillon’s planning this event. The winner was Pieta House, who received a cheque for €3,610. Finally, a huge thank you from all present to Caseyville’s own Charlie McAllister.
€3,610 raised by Caseyville Re-Union Committee.
Let’s talk about Childcare FOLLOWING the successful Labour Women campaign launched during the Summer months ‘Let’s talk about childcare’ the campaign sought to increase its effort to support parents and their young working families across the country. As part of the campaign Labour Women engaged online with parents across the country who participated in a new survey which looked into the issue of childcare.This Saturday, 26th September, at 1.00 p.m., Deputy Ciara Conway wishes to further engage with, speak to and hear from parents who have young children and use childcare resources in Tramore, Co. Waterford.
Ciara will host a public engagement with parents and families upstairs in the Coastguard Station, Love Lane, Tramore, Co. Waterford, kicking off at 1.00 p.m. The Waterford County Childcare Committee will also be on hand to offer advice and information to parents and families on services and ongoing developments in childcare services in Waterford. Deputy Ciara Conway said: “Investment in early education and care is not only crucial for the future development of the child but it also facilitates parents, especially mothers, either to remain in or take up employment.
“We want to hear from parents about their childcare arrangements, what works and what doesn’t and more importantly how things could be made easier for parents. “We in Labour believe that there needs to be appropriate investment by the State in our youngest children. It’s clear that we have to do more when it comes to supporting families raise their children. “There is no one-size fits all solution to the issue of childcare in Ireland today. It is clear, however, that we need to ensure that our children are provided with the best quality childcare that is within the means of all."