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Here is a summary of the }{\f1207\cf1\insrsid15354807 k}{\f1207\cf1\insrsid2690833 ey items}{\f1207\cf1\insrsid15354807 :}{ \f1207\cf1\insrsid2690833 \sect }\sectd \marglsxn1800\margrsxn1800\margtsxn1440\margbsxn1440\sbknone\linex0\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj \pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sa270\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\insrsid2690833 Ard Chomhairle Elections at Congress: }{\insrsid2690833 \par }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 The new Uachtaran, Jim T}{\f1207\insrsid8533683 ee}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 van chaired the meeting. Elected for one year terms were Tomas O\rquote Maoldomhnaigh as Ard Runai, Padraig O\rquote Dufaigh as Ardchisteoir, Majella Bartley as Ardchlaraitheoir (Register), Jarlath Brennan Connacht and D enise Ni Cheillachair, Munster as Youth Officers. The Ard Chomhairle also elected Martin Gaffney as PRO. He is author of the recent PRO book and CD ROM, which was launched at the Fleadh in Clonmel 2003. }{\f1207\insrsid6962730 These Booklets and CD's are available through the Provincial chair Helen Gannon who can be reached at }{\f1207\cf2\insrsid6962730 info@slia.org.}{\f1207\cf1\insrsid6962730 He is replacing Mairiad Cearnaig who has retired after many years of dedicated service to Comhaltas. }{\f1207\cf1\insrsid2690833 \sect }\sectd \marglsxn1800\margrsxn1800\margtsxn1440\margbsxn1440\sbknone\linex0\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj \pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf0\insrsid2690833 \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sa270\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\insrsid2690833 Presentation: }{\insrsid2690833 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri118\sa270\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin118\lin0\itap0 {\f1207\insrsid6962730 Ann Finnegan, wife of the late }{\cf1\insrsid6962730 Uachtaran}{\f1207\insrsid6962730 , Tony Finnegan was presented with the Uachtaran\rquote s Medal, the medal Tony wore with honor during his short term in office. }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 Jim Teevan also paid special tribute to Tony Finnegan.}{\f1207\insrsid8533683 }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 Ann gave an emotional speech and received a standing ovation. Beautiful flowers were presented to Ann. \sect }\sectd \marglsxn1800\margrsxn1800\margtsxn1440\margbsxn1440\sbknone\linex0\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj \pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf0\insrsid2690833 \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sa270\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\insrsid2690833 NASC: }{\insrsid2690833 \par }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 We are pleased to inform you that North America had two winners of \'80100}{\f1207\insrsid6962730 0}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 each for this year and both are from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada - - W. Ripley and Eileen Kennedy. Sean Treacy Branch in Dublin sold the most tickets and other individual winning tickets were spread throughout Ireland. 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The site has been upgraded and }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 e}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 very week there is a new feature presented as well as archived }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 broadcasts }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 from previous weeks. }{\f1207\insrsid6962730 Costs have}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 been reduced}{\f1207\insrsid15354807 ; f}{ \f1207\insrsid2690833 or a }{\f1207\insrsid6962730 20-week}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 subscription, }{\f1207\insrsid6962730 it is}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 only 20 Euros. Payment can be made online or via check to Head Office in Ireland. This is a great way for branches to build up their tune lists. Keep on top of traditional Irish music events and activities; sign up now. \sect }\sectd \marglsxn1800\margrsxn1800\margtsxn1440\margbsxn1440\sbknone\linex0\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\insrsid2690833 Senior Ceili Band Competition Line Up }{\insrsid2690833 \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sa270\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1207\insrsid2690833 A drawing for the Senior Ceili Band competition line up for Fleadh Cheoil na h\'c9 ireann in Clonmel, County Tipperary August 27th to 29}{\f1207\fs14\up9\super\insrsid2690833 th}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 , 2004 is as follows \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li2880\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2880\itap0\pararsid15354807 \f1206\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1207\cf0\insrsid2690833 1. Munster }{\f1207\cf0\insrsid6962730 2}{ \f1207\fs14\cf0\up9\super\insrsid6962730 nd}{\f1207\cf0\insrsid6962730 runner}{\f1207\cf0\insrsid2690833 up \par 2. Leinster, 2}{\f1207\fs14\cf0\up9\super\insrsid2690833 nd}{\f1207\cf0\insrsid2690833 runner up \par 3. Chicago, 1}{\f1207\fs14\cf0\up9\super\insrsid2690833 st}{\f1207\cf0\insrsid2690833 place \par 4. Ulster, 1}{\f1207\fs14\cf0\up9\super\insrsid2690833 st}{\f1207\cf0\insrsid2690833 place \par 5. Chicago, 2}{\f1207\fs14\cf0\up9\super\insrsid2690833 nd}{\f1207\cf0\insrsid2690833 runner up \par 6. New York, 2}{\f1207\fs14\cf0\up9\super\insrsid2690833 nd}{\f1207\cf0\insrsid2690833 runner up \par 7. Munster, 1}{\f1207\fs14\cf0\up9\super\insrsid2690833 st}{\f1207\cf0\insrsid2690833 place \par 8. Britain, 1}{\f1207\fs14\cf0\up9\super\insrsid2690833 st}{\f1207\cf0\insrsid2690833 place \par }{\f1207\cf0\insrsid6962730 9. 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Ulster, 2}{\f1207\fs14\cf0\up9\super\insrsid2690833 nd}{\f1207\cf0\insrsid2690833 runner up \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f1207\cf0\insrsid2690833 \sect }\sectd \margtsxn576\margbsxn662\sbknone\linex0\sectdefaultcl\sectrsid8980636\sftnbj \pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf0\insrsid2690833 \par }\pard\plain \s18\qj \li0\ri0\sa270\sl273\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\insrsid2690833\charrsid6962730 Amendments passed in Congress May 2004 }{ \ul\insrsid2690833\charrsid6962730 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\fs20\cf1\insrsid2690833 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sa100\saauto1\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15354807 {\f1207\insrsid2690833 That rules governing dancing competitions be incorporated in \'93Rialacha for Fleithe Cheoil\'94. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \f3\fs20\cf1\insrsid2690833 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\qj \fi-360\li720\ri510\sa100\saauto1\sl273\slmult0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\faauto\ls3\rin510\lin720\itap0\pararsid15354807 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1207\cf1\insrsid2690833 New Rule 13: \'93no penalty shall be levied on a competitor in the Slow Airs Competition if he/she plays the air through once only\'94. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \f3\fs20\cf1\insrsid2690833 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s16\ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\sa100\saauto1\sl273\slmult0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15354807 {\insrsid2690833 Rule 23: At end of existing rule insert the following sentence \endash \'93Once the Call Steward has}{\insrsid15354807 }{\insrsid2690833 terminated the competition, it cannot be re-opened unless authorized by the Central Executive}{\insrsid15354807 }{ \insrsid2690833 Committee of Comhaltas\'94.\line }{\insrsid15354807 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \f3\fs20\cf1\insrsid2690833 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}{\insrsid2690833 Rule No. 9 in relation to Fleadhanna Cheoil be amended to read as follows: \par }\pard\plain \s20\qj \li1080\ri1288\sa100\saauto1\sl273\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1288\lin1080\itap0\pararsid15354807 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1207\cf1\insrsid2690833 Solo competitions shall be held for the following instruments: harp; uilleann pipes; fiddle; two-row accordion; concertina; war pipes; piano; concert flute; tin whistle; mouth organ; piano accordion; ceili band drummers; bodhr\'e1 n; banjo; old style melodeon; mandolin \emdash excluding banjo-mandolin, and miscellaneous such as three and five row accordion, piccolo, harmonica and other stringed instruments; solo traditional singing in Irish and English; whistling and lilting. \par Solo competitions for slow airs shall be held in all age groups for the following instruments; (a) fiddle; (b) concert flute; (c) whistle; (d) uilleann pipes. \par }\pard\plain \s21\qj \li1080\ri1288\sa100\saauto1\sl273\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1288\lin1080\itap0\pararsid15354807 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1207\cf1\insrsid2690833 In all grades, competitors shall submit a list of slow airs to the adjudicator/s as follows: Under 12, two slow airs, 12-15, four slow airs, 15-18, six slow airs, Over 18, eight slow airs. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li1080\ri1150\sa100\saauto1\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1150\lin1080\itap0\pararsid15354807 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1207\cf1\insrsid2690833 In t he Under 12 grade each competitor shall play one slow air selected by the adjudicator from a list of two submitted. \par In the 12-15 grade each competitor shall play two slow airs, one selected by the adjudicator from a list of four submitted and the other selected by the competitor from the remaining three on the list. \par In the 15-18 grade each competitor shall play two slow airs, one selected by the adjudicator from a list of six submitted and the other selected by the competitor from the remaining five on the list. \par }\pard\plain \s22\ql \li1080\ri1150\sa100\saauto1\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1150\lin1080\itap0\pararsid15354807 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1207\cf1\insrsid2690833 In the over 18 grade each competitor shall play three slow airs, two selected by the adjudicator from a list of eight submitted and the other selected by the competitor from the remaining six on the list. \sect }\sectd \marglsxn1800\margrsxn1800\margtsxn1440\margbsxn1440\sbknone\linex0\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj \pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf0\insrsid2690833 \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sa270\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\insrsid2690833 The North American Concert Tour }{\insrsid2690833 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri293\sa270\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin293\lin0\itap0 {\f1207\insrsid2690833 The tour continues to be an important cultural and public relations vehicle for Comhaltas. Echoes of Erin Concert is tentatively scheduled for: \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li720\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7763174 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\insrsid2690833 Sunday, September 26 }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 - Farewell Concert in Dublin }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid2690833 Monday, September 27 \endash }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 Tour arrives in New York }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid2690833 Tuesday, September 28 }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 - Mineola, New York at 8PM }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid2690833 Wednesday, September 29 \endash }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 TBA }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid2690833 Thursday, September 30 -}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 TBA }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid2690833 Friday, October 1 }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 - Granville , Ohio at 8 PM }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid2690833 Sunday October 3}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 St John\rquote s, Newfoundland at 8PM }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid2690833 Wednesday, October 6}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 Montreal at 7.30PM }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid6962730 Thursday, October 7}{\f1207\insrsid6962730 - St Louis, MO at 7.30PM }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid2690833 Friday, October 8}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 Oak Forest, }{\f1207\insrsid6962730 IL at}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 8PM}{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid2690833 Saturday, October 9 }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 Waltham MA at 8PM }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid2690833 Sunday, October 10}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 Milford CT. at 4PM }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\b\insrsid6962730 Sunday, October 11}{\f1207\insrsid6962730 - Travel home to Ireland }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 \par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1207\insrsid15354807 \par }{\f1207\insrsid6962730 Helen Gannon, Anne McConnell-Strong, Jim Ma dden and Bill McEvoy met with Director General Labhras O'Murchu and Comhaltas President Jim Teevan. Both were supportive of the Tour and discussed the upcoming North American Concert Tour. }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 Logistics and musicians line up are being finalized. Please mark your Calendars and support the Tour as much as possible. Brochures and Posters }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 for the Echoes of Ireland Concert Tour }{\f1207\insrsid2690833 will be distributed in }{\f1207\insrsid15354807 e}{\f1207\insrsid2690833 arly August \sect }\sectd \marglsxn864\margrsxn864\margtsxn720\sbknone\linex0\sectdefaultcl\sectrsid8980636\sftnbj \pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf0\insrsid2690833 \par }{\cf0\insrsid8980636 Respectfully Submitted, \par Jim Madden \par CCE North America Provincial Secretary \par May 2004 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15354807 {\cf0\insrsid15354807 # # #}{\cf0\insrsid2690833 \par }}fe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1207\cf1\insrsid2690833 In the over 18 grade each competitor shall play three slow airs, two selected by the adjudicator from a list of eight submitted and the other selected by the competitor from the remaining six on the list. \sect }\sectd \marglsxn1800\margrsxn1800\margtsxn1440\margbsxn1440\sbknone\linex0\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj \pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf0\insrsid2690833 \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sa270\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1206\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\insrsid2690833 The North American Concert Tour }{\insrsid2690833 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri293\sa270\sl276\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin293\lin0\itap0 {\f1207\insrsid2690833 The tour continues to be an important cultural and public relations vehicle for Comhaltas. Echoes of Erin Concert is tentatively scheduled for: \par }\pard\plain \s16