Trying to work out the step. Looks to me like a polka step (1,2,3 tap) danced on the balls of the feet, with the last step pulled back slightly, and danced to reels. Does anyone else have any definitive information about the step, please?
Absolutelyn delighted to come across this footage of the Bunclody Ceili Band. I actually knew one of the people who played on the band, his name was Paddy Brooks
Sad to think this wonderful tradition of 'dancing at the crossroads' has been all but wiped out by the Catholic Church in the 40' and '50's. They moved it indoors to large halls and monitored dancers so there was mimimal physical contact. Thus tearing the balls out of the tradition.
The same thing happened in America without the influence of the Catholic Church, as a result of cars and radio and just modern times in general. The same thing would have/did/ is happening to Ireland.
The Bunclody Ceili Band was founded by John Sheridan and Martin Breen and co. in the late fifties. This was recorded in Bunclody at the Feis/Fleadh. Dominic Connors and Paddy Butler are the two male dancers. This seit is still widely danced across County Wexford. Enquiries welcome , lots more info available to anyone interested.
I love the way the musicians don't even wait untill the dancers are even on the stage to start playing lol. Pure brilliance this is. In a time where there was no Sky TV no internet no DVd's no video games this is how people entertained themselves and what a fit way to do it i bet there was less obesity around them days.
Not Sean Nos. The footwork here is specifically done for the Wexford half set. For an example of another (jig) figure of the set, search for Enniscorthy Set on Youtube.
Egan, would you have any more of these old clips from Wexford/Bunclody? I have seen a lovely old black and white clip like this of Wexford Mummers. Would you have that at all?
Thanks I had a look at that. The clip I once saw though was black and white (I'd say was the fleadh of 63) and the Mummers were dancing with sticks (almost like Morris dancing but certainly wasn't Morris dancing). It was lovely but guess I could be looking for ever for that!!
I think this is the Wexford Half Set? Pity the music and video are out of sync as it detracts from the beautiful, effortless style of these (not so young) people, especially the man in the black tank top - an old time style not seen very often these days.
Sorry, I think you are mistaken. If you look at where they are going into the swing for example, I don't see how the video could be ahead of the sound at all. I think at worst the video is a fraction of a second behind the audio. I would like to hear input from someone who is familiar with with this step as I am just going off what I know of similar steps such as the Cavan and it seems pretty much on to me.
The stamp they do before each swing should be on the last beat of the 8th bar, but instead here it's just ahead of the 8th bar so the video is ahead of the music. If you look at the drummer at the start, you see his hand start the tap before you hear it.
No, it looks the same on mine - I see what you are saying about the drummer. That seems to be about a quarter bar off the sound and I guess my eyeballs are not fast enought to pick that out in the dancing. I'm hoping by the last beat of the bar you mean the last downbeat (of a 4 beat bar) - if not, and you really do mean that it is beat #4, then I am TOTALLY wrong about what I thought the step was supposed to be like anyway!
Trying to work out the step. Looks to me like a polka step (1,2,3 tap) danced on the balls of the feet, with the last step pulled back slightly, and danced to reels. Does anyone else have any definitive information about the step, please?
BywongQueen 1 month ago
Fast! Who said that modern music and set dancing has gotten faster? This is fast, smooth and greatly skilled - fantastic stuff!!`
BywongQueen 5 months ago
What a treat to find this great stuff. I was only five at the time but remember being at this Fleadh with my parents very vividly.
quinjimlan 7 months ago
just fantastic.
lart1990 11 months ago
Seige of Innis Aug
stiofanosuilleabhain 1 year ago
martin breen was my grandfather R.I.P and his daughter mauren my mother, also played on the band, i havent a note in me head ha ha
enniswex 1 year ago
what country is that in
ballygeale1 1 year ago
Absolutelyn delighted to come across this footage of the Bunclody Ceili Band. I actually knew one of the people who played on the band, his name was Paddy Brooks
barrowvalley 2 years ago
propper set dancing, watch the feet they never leave the ground, not like the carry on you see today at set dancing
trad32 2 years ago
Sad to think this wonderful tradition of 'dancing at the crossroads' has been all but wiped out by the Catholic Church in the 40' and '50's. They moved it indoors to large halls and monitored dancers so there was mimimal physical contact. Thus tearing the balls out of the tradition.
mollyisagooddog 3 years ago
The same thing happened in America without the influence of the Catholic Church, as a result of cars and radio and just modern times in general. The same thing would have/did/ is happening to Ireland.
Tadhg64 2 years ago
See 'The Anthropology of Ireland' by Prof. Thomas M. Wilson page 96-97. I rest my case as below.
mollyisagooddog 2 years ago
great!!!love it!
BalthasarPfeyfe 3 years ago
This is fantastic. I swear I just smelt turf and woodbines and horses. Great playing and dancing.
mistermucky17 3 years ago
The Bunclody Ceili Band was founded by John Sheridan and Martin Breen and co. in the late fifties. This was recorded in Bunclody at the Feis/Fleadh. Dominic Connors and Paddy Butler are the two male dancers. This seit is still widely danced across County Wexford. Enquiries welcome , lots more info available to anyone interested.
-A former member of The Bunclody Ceili Band.
spielme 3 years ago
Brilliant! I've been waiting for you to come along!! Do you know was Paddy Butler originally from Enniscorthy?
RinceBox 3 years ago
@spielme you say your a former member, maureen breen is my mother who are you
enniswex 1 year ago
I love the way the musicians don't even wait untill the dancers are even on the stage to start playing lol. Pure brilliance this is. In a time where there was no Sky TV no internet no DVd's no video games this is how people entertained themselves and what a fit way to do it i bet there was less obesity around them days.
Stargreened 3 years ago
Wonderful video....I love to watch this! What steps!!
bronxgirltb 3 years ago
the tune is called:
the mason's apron
accordion1994 3 years ago
same here babe, its in my favs.xx.
hoopsy1888 3 years ago
beautiful ennit?
terencemagee 3 years ago
When I feel low, I watch this and I feel good again. These people have got real spirit!
terencemagee 3 years ago
Bloody hell where did you get this. Fantastic dancers
noelpball 3 years ago
Brilliant dancing.
comhaltasmad 4 years ago
I watch this several times a week - love old time steps - sean nos?
shorteballa 4 years ago
It's (Social) Set Dancing, a kind of irish dancing strongly opposed by the Irish Dancing Commission.
Try "set dance" at the search button omown account ;-))
Regards from Vienna, Austria, "Cumann Ceili Vin"
Cuchullain10 4 years ago
Not Sean Nos. The footwork here is specifically done for the Wexford half set. For an example of another (jig) figure of the set, search for Enniscorthy Set on Youtube.
RinceBox 2 years ago
Heck Yeah!
jwebbtrumpet 4 years ago
Terrific - thanks very much
surfoid 4 years ago
jaysus!!! where did you get this...
mcbarron23 4 years ago 2
Really great! I think, the music is "Mason's Apron"
Regards, Michael
"Cumann Ceili Vin" - Vienna, AUSTRIA
Cuchullain10 4 years ago
Egan, would you have any more of these old clips from Wexford/Bunclody? I have seen a lovely old black and white clip like this of Wexford Mummers. Would you have that at all?
RinceBox 4 years ago
Maybe try "west clare wrenboys"
Cuchullain10 4 years ago
Thanks I had a look at that. The clip I once saw though was black and white (I'd say was the fleadh of 63) and the Mummers were dancing with sticks (almost like Morris dancing but certainly wasn't Morris dancing). It was lovely but guess I could be looking for ever for that!!
RinceBox 4 years ago
I think this is the Wexford Half Set? Pity the music and video are out of sync as it detracts from the beautiful, effortless style of these (not so young) people, especially the man in the black tank top - an old time style not seen very often these days.
RinceBox 4 years ago 2
My dad and his brother danced exactly like the fellow in the waistcoat - very, very light on their feet. They were brilliant dancers
terencemagee 4 years ago
The music and video do not look that much out of synch to me.
fernski9 2 years ago
At least 2 bars - video ahead of the music.
RinceBox 2 years ago
Correction - 1 bar
RinceBox 2 years ago
Reply to RinceBox:
Sorry, I think you are mistaken. If you look at where they are going into the swing for example, I don't see how the video could be ahead of the sound at all. I think at worst the video is a fraction of a second behind the audio. I would like to hear input from someone who is familiar with with this step as I am just going off what I know of similar steps such as the Cavan and it seems pretty much on to me.
fernski9 2 years ago
The stamp they do before each swing should be on the last beat of the 8th bar, but instead here it's just ahead of the 8th bar so the video is ahead of the music. If you look at the drummer at the start, you see his hand start the tap before you hear it.
RinceBox 2 years ago
It could just be my computer showing the video and sound out of sync and yours doesn't.
RinceBox 2 years ago
No, it looks the same on mine - I see what you are saying about the drummer. That seems to be about a quarter bar off the sound and I guess my eyeballs are not fast enought to pick that out in the dancing. I'm hoping by the last beat of the bar you mean the last downbeat (of a 4 beat bar) - if not, and you really do mean that it is beat #4, then I am TOTALLY wrong about what I thought the step was supposed to be like anyway!
fernski9 2 years ago
Wonderful
mglinnane 4 years ago