Donncha contributed so much to the members of the Branch and musicians, singers and set dancers in Ireland and around the globe.
Smiling Donncha was very encouraging and wished for all to join in and enjoy traditional Irish culture.
He was everyone's friend, he shared his many talents while expecting nothing in return and left a lasting impression on those he met.
Donncha danced and gave instruction in dancing, he organised céilí's, branch outings, fundraisers for charity, edited and produced commemorative booklets on the history of the Branch, the Branch CD, a video on two hand dances, and prepared junior and more senior members for participating in set dancing competitions. He was a strong supporter of the GAA and helped shape the strategy for the future development of Comhaltas.
Listed below is a short list of many of the initiatives Donncha organised, produced, edited or was other wise responsible for bringing to fruition and making widely available. Also listed are some of the tributes written by some of his many friends after his untimely death.
Click on any of the links below for further details.
Tell us your memories of Donncha
You may be aware of other projects or initiatives or have your own personal story as to how Donncha impacted on your life.
We would appreciate if you could tell us about them, or send us electronic copies of any leaflets, posters or photos, by emailing us at:
eolas-donncha@seantreacycce.com
and a selection of them will be added to this website.
Tributes
"Donncha Ó Muíneacháin's Legacy to Craobh Seán Treacy" by Eugene Reilly.
"White Roses and Red" - a poem by Dr. Philip Brady.
Published in Treoir, Irish Oifigiúil Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Uimhir 2, 2005.
"Ómós" Donncha Ó Muíneacháin - eagarfhocal i "Foinse" 13 Feabhra, 2005.
Donncha Ó Muíneacháin - eagarfhocal i "SAOL"
Smaointí Cuimhneacháin le Máirín agus Séadna Mac Seoin.
"Donncha na nGael: Farewell to a Legendary Dance Master" published in Treoir,
Irish Oifigiúil Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Uimhir 1, 2005.
A tribute by his work colleague, Damian Smyth, published in the
staff magazine "Environment Matters" of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
"Portrait of a Dance Master" by Rhóda Uí Chonaire, pages 20 - 25 of the February - March 2007 edition of Set Dancing News.
This is a full and interesting account of Donncha's action filled life.
Projects and other achievements
"A Brief History of Irish Dance" by Donncha Ó Muíneacháin
Leabhrán Cuimhneacháin, eisithe ar ócáid ceiliúradh 21 bhlian de shaol Craobh Sheáin Uí Threasaigh, eagarthóir Donncha Ó Muíneacháin
Volume 2 of Leabhrán Cuimhneacháin, eisithe ar ócáid ceiliúradh 31 bhlian de shaol Craobh Sheáin Uí Threasaigh, eagarthóir Donncha Ó Muíneacháin
Branch CD/Audio Cassette Tape recording - "Idir an Dá Linn" August 2000 (recording produced by Colm Keane)
"Connecting with Our Public" Public Relations and Brand Communications in Action, booklet and CD-ROM produced by Martin Gaffney and edited by Donncha Ó Muíneacháin.
Video of Two-hand Dances for Sale - "Beirt Eile" is a VHS video of two-hand dances produced by Donncha Ó Muínneacháin, RIP, for Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
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