Identity area
Reference code
CCE-280961
Title
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) Co. Sligo Executive Committee & Ballymote CCÉ Branch Minute Book
Date(s)
- 1956-1966 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
116 pages
Context area
Name of creator
(1924-2017)
Biographical history
Alfie was an active member of many aspects of society in Ballymote from his arrival in the town in 1947. These included the GAA and all related activities, community support groups such as Community Care, Meals on Wheels, hall committees and the local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann of which he was a founding member. He travelled the length and breadth of the country and attended the Fleahh Cheoil na hÉreann in Boyle in 1966 and in Enniscorthy in 1967. He brought musicians to Ballymote to play at regular sessions, these included Fred Finn, Peter Horan, Willie Coleman and Séamus Tansey.
Archival history
This minute book belonged to Alphie Banks who was a founding member in 1956 of the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éreann Ballymote, Co. Sligo Branch. The minute book was donated to ITMA by Alphie's granddaughter Muireann Banks.
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Scope and content
First minute book of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) Co. Sligo Executive Committee and the Ballymote CCÉ Branch. Inserted into the book are receipts, newspaper clippings, event flyers and correspondence relating to events and meetings organised by the Ballymote CCÉ branch.
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Good condition