29 November 2012
St.Olcan’s Parish Centre Rasharkin provided the setting for Aontroim Scor na nOg final on Sunday past. This wonderful facility was full to capacity with a crowd of over three hundred enjoying a superb evening of Irish Traditional music, song, story and dance. The respective semi finals took place earlier in the month to leave four clubs competing in seven disciplines. Naomh Mhuire Aghagallon were the only entry in Rince Seit (Set Dancing) so the South West club started the evening with one county title under their belt.
Eleven clubs were in attendance altogether - Oisins Glenariffe, Cuchullains Dunloy and Mac Uilin’s Ballycastle representing North Antrim with Lamh Dhearg, Naomh Eanna and Pearses GAC from South Antrim while flying the South West flag were Naomh Mhuire Aghagallon, Tir na nOg Randlestown, Kickhams Creggan, Geraldine’s Portglenone and Naomh Seosamh Glenavy.
Naomh Mhuire Aghagallon continues to lead the way in cultural activity in the Saffron County, their Ballad Group made it all the way to the Scor Sinsear All Ireland Final earlier in the year in Killarney and they would be hoping some of their five entries would emulate this success. Hannastown club Lamh Dhearg also looked strong and had four entries as Oisins Glenariffe and McQuillans Ballycastle had three entrants apiece.
Gloria McLaughlin the Scor Committee deserve much credit for their organisation and smooth running of the event. The excellent Fear a tí for the evening was Danny McLernon from St.Mary’s Rasharkin. All the competitors deserve recognition for there efforts and all can feel proud of their performances. The Ulster Scor na nOg Semi Final will be held Saturday 1st December in Saval GAA Centre Co.Down were Antrim, Derry and Down Champions will compete for a place in the Ulster Scor na nOg final Saturday 12th January. Good Luck to all our winners who are as follows:
Rince Foirne (Ceili Dancing) – Eve McStravick, Bronagh McCann, Caitlin Smyth, Caoimhe Maginn, Cliodhna McDonald, Louise O’Connor, Emma Doherty and Lauren Black (Naomh Mhuire Aghagallon)
Amhranaiocht Aonair (Solo Singing) – Natasha Miskimmin (Lamh Dhearg)
Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music) – Daniel Graham, Cormac and Ruairi Crummy (Naomh Eanna)
Aithrisroreacht / Scealaoicht (Recitation / Storytelling) – James Laverty (Naomh Mhuire Aghagallon)
Bailead Ghrupa (Ballad Group Singing) - Claire Totten, Ciara Watson, Molly McAteer, Orlaith McAteer and Meadhbh McElroy (Kickhams Creggan)
Nuachleas (Novelty Act) – Naomh Eanna
Rince Seit (Set Dancing) – Senan Donnelly, Jamie Lamont, Caitlin McStravick, Michael McStravick, Lauren Blaney, Bronagh McCann, Cliodhna McDonald and Emma Doherty (Naomh Mhuire Aghagallon)
Trath na gCeisteanna (Question Time) – Emmett Martin, Fintin Darragh and Sean Duffin (Tir na nOg)
Description of Photos:-
Photo 900: Ulster Treasurer Michael Hasson awards Solo Singer Natasha Miskimmin from Lamh Dhearg
Photo 901: Naomh Eanna wins Instrumental Group, Cormac Crummy and Daniel Graham receive their award from Ulster Treasurer Michael Hasson
Photo 902: Naomh Mhuire Aghagallon wins Ceili Dancing Eve McStravick, Bronagh McCann, Caitlin Smyth, Caoimhe Maginn, Cliodhna McDonald, Louise O’Connor, Emma Doherty and Lauren Black they receive their award from Ulster Treasurer Michael Hasson
Photo 903: Naomh Mhuire Aghagallon wins Set Dancing, Senan Donnelly, Jamie Lamont, Caitlin McStravick, Michael McStravick, Lauren Blaney, Bronagh McCann, Cliodhna McDonald and Emma Doherty receive their award from Ulster Treasurer Michael Hasson
Photo 904: James Laverty Naomh Mhuire Aghagallon collects his award in Storytelling from Ulster Treasurer Michael Hasson
Photo 905: Kickhams Creggan win Ballad Group Molly McAteer, Orlaith McAteer, Ciara Watson, Meadhbh McElroy and Claire Totten receive their award from Ulster Treasurer Michael Hasson
Photo 906: Naomh Eanna Novelty Act receive their award from Ulster Treasurer Michael Hasson
Photo 907: Tir na nOg lads Fintin Darragh and Emmett Martin win Question Time they receive their award from Ulster Treasurer Michael Hasson
Photo 908: Ulster Treasurer Michael Hasson, Scor Committee member Shane McStocker, Aontroim Cultural Officer Gloria McLaughlin and Fear a tí Danny McLernon
Photo 909: Ulster Treasurer Michael Hasson acknowledges the excellent Fear a tí for the evening Danny McLernon
