About Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
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Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann the largest group involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music. We’re a non-profit cultural movement with hundreds of local branches throughout Ireland and around the world.
A community and volunteer based organisation, Comhaltas has been providing opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, but especially the young, to enjoy and participate in the traditions of Ireland since 1951.
Latest news
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Comhaltas Musician Ciaran Fitzgerald leads at the Ship for World Youth Programme
Ciarán Fitzgerald with Ambassador Maruyama and Minister Jack Chambers at a reception in Iveagh House.
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Volunteers needed for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024
The countdown begins as Wexford eagerly prepares to host the much-anticipated festival …
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Sligo to host Comhdháil 2024 with the theme of “A Shared Island”
The annual Congress of Comhaltas takes place on 4-5th May at the…
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Education
Comhaltas delivers 1000s of educational opportunities, classes and programmes including branch classes, SCT graded exams, TTCT teacher training, Scoil Éigse, summer schools and more …
Events
Fleadhanna (music festivals) take place at County, Provincial, National and International levels, Comhaltas also delivers a wide variety of community events, festivals, summer schools and Féilte which add to the cultural offering and landscape of Irish culture at home and overseas.
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Comhaltas Worldwide
From Australia to Argentina, Japan to Dubai, across 5 continents, Comhaltas is facilitating a tangible connection back to Ireland for many people overseas and is growing Ireland’s cultural potential around the globe.
Gaeilge
Our native language is a cornerstone of our rich cultural heritage. Comhaltas works with a wide range of bodies to promote the language and encourages its everyday use in all the activities of the movement.
What’s happening at Comhaltas
The New Generation Panel discussion taking place at #CCECongress24 in #Sligo
Members of the Moyne Pipe Band where joined by some Donegal Highland dancers and the Foxford Brass and Reed Band to entertain the delegates at #CCECongress24 #comhaltas
Members of the Moyne Pipe Band where joined by some Donegal Highland dancers and the Foxford Brass and Reed Band to entertain the delegates at #CCECongress24 #comhaltas
Minister Catherine Martin addresses Comhaltas Congress 2024 and meets some of the musicians and volunteers on her visit to #Sligo #CCECongress24 #volunteers
Minister Catherine Martin addresses Comhaltas Congress 2024 and meets some of the musicians and volunteers on her visit to #Sligo #CCECongress24 #volunteers
What a great start to #CCÉCongress24 welcome reception at @claytonhotelsligo #Sligo with presentations for the local branch and officials of the organising committee topped off with a beautiful concert featuring Gary Hastings, Fr Seamus Quinn, Fr James McDonagh and Fionnuala Kerins celebrating the #SharedIsland theme.
What a great start to #CCÉCongress24 welcome reception at @claytonhotelsligo #Sligo with presentations for the local branch and officials of the organising committee topped off with a beautiful concert featuring Gary Hastings, Fr Seamus Quinn, Fr James McDonagh and Fionnuala Kerins celebrating the #SharedIsland theme.
Looking forward to a great weekend ahead for #CCECongress24 at the @claytonhotelsligo
Ciarán Fitzgerald, a member of CCÉ Craobh Bheartla Uí Fhlatharta with Ambassador Maruyama and Uachtarán CCÉ Éamonn Ó hArgáin at a reception hosted by the Ambassador at the Embassy of Japan.
Ciarán who is a multi All Ireland Champion musician, the composer and conductor of MISNEACH, member of the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland and Scoil Éigse tutor was chosen as lead Irish delegate for the Ship for World Youth Programme which is sponsored by the Japanese Government and supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Ciarán Fitzgerald, a member of CCÉ Craobh Bheartla Uí Fhlatharta with Ambassador Maruyama and Uachtarán CCÉ Éamonn Ó hArgáin at a reception hosted by the Ambassador at the Embassy of Japan.
Ciarán who is a multi All Ireland Champion musician, the composer and conductor of MISNEACH, member of the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland and Scoil Éigse tutor was chosen as lead Irish delegate for the Ship for World Youth Programme which is sponsored by the Japanese Government and supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Some of our musicians and dancers from Ards CCÉ performing in Vilnius Lithuanian for the Irish Embassy there.
Some of our musicians and dancers from Ards CCÉ performing in Vilnius Lithuanian for the Irish Embassy there.
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