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We extend a warm welcome to
our newest Artistic Ambassador designates from County Leitrim
(Ireland), “The Emerald Revellers” Traditional
Irish folk Music, Dance and Song Group sponsored by the
Delray Beach Chapter (Florida). Our new Artistic Ambassadors
Producer/Choreographer
and Chapter President, Clare McMorrow.
MUSICIANS:
Paul Wynne, Button Accordion;
Brian Carlon, Banjo; Shane Connaire, Flute; Michael Linnane, Fiddle; Kathleen
Meehan, Banjo & Guitar; Leone
Meehan, Guitar; Sinead
Linnane, Fiddle; Mary Linnane, Keyboard; Marion McGorrin, Bodhran; Mary
O’Flynn, Bodhran; and Craig McMorrow, Bodhran. SINGERS:
Leone Meehan, Ann McCahey, Eamon McKeaney, Kathleen Meehan and Seamus
McKeaney. DANCERS: Peggy McGovern, Theresa McKeaney, Bridie
Sweeney, Mairi-Claire McMorrow, Pat McMorrow, Joe McGorrin, Pat
Fox, Eamon McKeaney, Evan Sweeney, Amanda Sweeney. Mairi-Claire
McMorrow, Craig McMorrow, Emmett McMorrow, Louise
Loughlin, Aiden McLoughlin, Shane Gilligan,
Donna Gilligan, Nicole O’Hara,
Roma McSharry,
Shane Connaire, Brian McDonald, Niam O’Donnell, Karl Kivlihan, and Marina Kennedy
drew 700 people to each of the
two shows, complete with newspaper and television coverage. Plans include
actively promoting exchanges between themselves and other Chapters. Special
thanks to Delray Beach Chapter President Laura Liebel, who is also a member
of PTPI's Board of Trustees,
all the chapter officers, members and friends who helped with organizing this extraordinary event. Our thanks also to Advisory Board members Gertrude Swanson, who
chartered the new and first chapter in Ireland, the County Leitrim
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