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| The Marin Irish Ceili began to evolve in 2002,
bringing people who had an interest in Irish Music together. Father O'Sullivan asked John Trimble if he could gather a few people together to play for a St. Patrick event for the St. Isabella Parish. Today the county supports 3 sessions and 2 ceoltas groups. The county is fortunate to have traditional Irish music played at many events including the array of St. Patrick events. The Marin Irish Ceili plays at a large number of retirement and assistend living residences as well as school functions during the year. What started out in a very small and humble way has taken on a life of it's own and is growing. Our ceoltas is a tune learning gathering which meets each Wednesday evening to play traditional Irish music primarily through an aural tradition (althrough music is available). We play the tunes much more slowly than in a traditional pub session setting. We are considered a "slow play" group. There are no manditory fees for participating in the ceoltas...it is a free situation. In October of 2009, Eileen Scholl wrote words to the traditional Irish tune, "Irish Lullaby." The tune was retitled Toora Loora Looo, John Trimble We Love You Sharon Lebell wrote a tune for John titled, Planxty John Trimble. It is available in D and C, as well as a mp3. John is a giant for Irish music lovers in the region. He has been called "The Father of Irish Music in Marin County" by The Marin Independent Journal. John passed away quietly on November 23, 2009. The song and the tune are only a small part of the appreciation he deserves. If you are interested in having the Marin Irish Ceili come to your event or play traditional Irish music for your organization, email us. If you want to be put on the mailing list for Marin Irish Music news and bulletins, drop me a note and I'll do that for you. We of course don't share our list information. |
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