Item 19 - Correspondence relating to the Leitrim Céilí Band

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UGA P86/1/19

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Correspondence relating to the Leitrim Céilí Band

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  • 01/10/1959-26/12/1959

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File of correspondence between Joe Burke, Paddy [Dooley], and Padden [Downey] of the Leitrim Céilí Band and local organisers of dances particularly in County Galway, but also in seven other counties, and in London (Cricklewood, Leytonstone) - asking quotations and arranging performances. Among these a series of performances by Gael-linn in Conamara. Including receipt and bill from Walton's (Dublin) and "Nuachtán Gael" (Dublin). Also including letter from the Association of Irish Traditional Musicians (Dublin 6 and 12 August) warning that if the band members are not members of the union, they cannot perform with another band that is; letter from Tommy Hennessy, M.C. (Dublin 15 August) offering his services; private letter from Fr Dan Lyons (Pallaskenry) requesting a simple recording of music. Typical fee agreed for a performance 19-10 (Birr 23 September).

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      04/03/2016
      23/06/2025

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