Loch Lao Traditional Music Society
The Loch Lao Traditional Music Society (LLTMS) is a charitable organisation based in Andersonstown, in the city of Belfast, dedicated to the promotion of Irish Traditional music and song.
France 2006
The LLTMS was founded in November 2004 although most of the members had already beeen playing together for many years.
In 1992 a number of local musicians formed a branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann which took the name "Loch Lao" (pronounced "Lough Lee") from the ancient Irish name for Belfast Lough.
Welcome from the Chairman
Hi everyone and welcome to the new Loch Lao website!! As you will know we have been off line for a few months but now we are back with a website full of information. The website is a vital link for all members and will prove useful in keeping everyone up to date with what's happening.
The Loch Lao trip to France is soon and Joe Mulhern will soon have details available.
The website will also allow us to promote every one of our fine musicians and congratulate them on their musical achievements and successes, the most recent of course being the Antrim Fleadh in Ballycastle on Saturday 15 May 2009. Our Under 12 Grúpai Cheoil came 1st, our 12-15 Grúpai Cheoil came 2nd and our 15-18 Grúpai Cheoil came 1st, all in their respective competitions. We also had successes in Solo, Duet and Trio competitions across the age groups and a more in-depth report is now available from Micí McCullagh on the News Page.
In my role as Chairman of Loch Lao, I would like to thank all our musicians for their very hard work over the last few months in preparation for the Antrim Fleadh. Hard work really does pay off!
I would also like to thank Paddy and Bronagh Davey, our musical directors., my fellow Fleadh committee members, Micí Mac Cú Ullagh, Maria and Sean Muldoon, Philip O'Hara, Gearoid O Ciarain and Kieran Flannery. The hard work has to continue for the Ulster Fleadh in Castlewellan! I would also like to thank all the parents and families for their brilliant support.
Finally, I would like to thank our previous Chairman, Gerry Gorman, for all his hard work.
Gary Johnston
Chairman
