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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Attracta Brady elected Uachtarán at historic Comhaltas Congress in Sligo.
The 2024 Annual Congress of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, which was held in…
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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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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.