Item 22 - Correspondence relating to the Leitrim Céilí Band

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UGA P86/1/22

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Correspondence relating to the Leitrim Céilí Band

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  • 02/01/1960-26/02/1960

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File of correspondence between Joe Burke of the Leitrim Céilí Band and local organisers of dances and members of the public, particularly in County Galway, but also in eight other counties - requesting quotations and arranging performances; general appreciation of Burke and of the band. Including dances organised by the National Farmers' Association (Doora 1 February) and by the local G.A.A. (Portroe 23 February); Raidio Éireann (23 February Dublin) asking for some information on the band for publicity for their 'Coirmcheol na Féile'. Arrangements for playing the Hibernian Ballroom, Dublin, once a month (Dundrum 6 January). Also including letter from James O'Neill (New York 26 February) on forthcoming American tour of the band, dates not yet fixed, organised by Harry McGurk; warning him against offers from N.Y. record companies.

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      04/03/2016
      29/07/2025

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