The
Bridge
Céili Band

The band was formed in May 1970 at the Girl's Club on Foxcroft Street in Portarlington, County Laois.  Its members came from a twenty-four mile radius of the town.

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1973 line-up ~ Back: Martin Fallon, Pat O'Meara, Denis Cahill, Robert Gleeson, Tom Ahearne
Front: Eugene Nolan, Patsy Hanley, Denis Ryan, Ellen Comerford (nee Flanagan)

Town/Village/County: Portarlington, County Laois

Lead Vocals:
Piano Accordion:

Button Accordion:
 Ellen Comerford
Double Bass:
Fiddle: Martin Fallon, Robert Gleeson, Tom Ahearne
Drums:
Piano:
Flute:
Eugene Nolan
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