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traditional music is 'cool andimpressive', going against themindset of older generations.Speaking at her class in Fairviewyesterday, she said: 'Well, it'skinda cool to be able to playsomething, and when foreignstudents come over in thesummer, and they see us playingtraditional music, they warm tous immediately.Barbara O'Connor from Baysidein Dublin, who has been going tolessons for the flute for six years,say the classes are a great socialoutlet. 'While I love the music,it's mainly to see my friends whoshare the same interest as I do,so it's great'.In addition to the classes,Comhaltas is looking to launcha video teaching package thatprimary teachers can use in theirclassrooms.You can download a series ofspecial performances atwww.comhaltaslive.ieA website which offers weeklyTV and Audio Programmes.Bill Rothwellof OttawaIt is with sadness that we mark January 30 th ,2007 as the first anniversary of the passing ofBill Rothwell, long-time member and former executive member ofthe Ottawa (Canada) CCE Branch.Born in Dublin in 1928, Bill immigrated to Canada and chose Ottawaas his new home where he and his family put down roots and madea significant contribution to the Irish community already establishedthere.He was proud of his Irish roots and passed along this love to his family.At his Funeral Mass, it was fitting that his granddaughter Allysonplayed the harp for her Granddad. Bill would have been so proud!Bill joined the Ottawa CCE Branch in 1985 and was an active memberand keen supporter of the activities sponsored by the Branch. Heserved as both the Ottawa Branch Treasurer as well as the CanadianRegion Treasurer for a number of years and was held in esteem bymany for his dedication. Bill McEvoy praised his work by commentingthat no one submitted more precise reports than did Bill Rothwell.Bill is survived by his wife Lorraine, his daughter Joan, her childrenAaron, Jeff and Emilo Kisko; daughter Carrolle and her daughtersAllyson Green; stepchildren Bruce, Brent and Joan Daly (Fleury) andstep grandchildren Stephanie Fleury and Sarah Daly.Bill's warm smile and enthusiasm for the dance are missed at ourmonthly ceili's.Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.- Maureen MaherBru na Sf in Youghal is one of thelatest additions to the ComhaltasCultural centres network. It isheaded up by the indomitableMicheal de Buitleir. The Bru na Sfperforming group have acceptedan invitation to perform at aWelsh Assembly function andafter that they have their eye seton Mexico. Watch this space forfurther news on this up-andcomingstar attraction.C1uain TarbhChairman MauriceMullen presentsa bodhr6n toAn TaoiseachBertie Ahern40