Blog
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- Scoil Éigse 2022
- 8 June 2022
The 50th Annual Scoil Éigse organised by Comhaltas takes place in Mullingar, 31st July to 5th August, the week preceding Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. At Scoil Éigse – CCÉ’s annual international Summer School students of all ages register for the various instrumental music, singing, dancing and Irish language classes.
Register at scoileigse.ie
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- The Banks of the Shannon
- 30 May 2022
It is one hundred years ago since the birth of the legendary accordionist, Paddy O’Brien, and to mark the occasion Comhaltas has reissued that iconic EP, The Banks of the Shannon. It features with Paddy two other renowned traditional musicians, Séamus Connolly and Charlie Lennon. More »
The CD is available from the Cois na hAbhna Online Shop.
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- Banks of the Shannon CD Launch - May 28th, 7pm
- 23 May 2022
On Saturday May 28th 2022 Dr. Labhrás Ó Murchú Ardstiúrthóir of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Paddy’s daughter Eileen O’ Brien will launch the CD “Banks of the Shannon”, a series of recordings by Paddy O’ Brien at 7pm.
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- Bullying & Harassment Prevention Policy
- 5 April 2022
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- SCT Exams 2022
- 25 January 2022
As numerous music classes around the country have returned late due to Covid 19, the SCT Board have decided to extended the closing date for registrations to Feb 7th 2022. The closing date for payments will remain on Feb 21st and the closing date for research projects will remain on Mar 1st. THERE WIL BE NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS.
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- Ashling Murphy
- 14 January 2022
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- TG4 - Gradam Ceoil
- 30 September 2021
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- FleadhFest 2021
- 29 July 2021
FleadhFest is an exciting initiative being undertaken by Comhaltas Units during 2021, in circumstances when normal Fleadh Cheoil activity is not possible. FleadhFest is the story of Comhaltas told from the point of view of each County and Province - the story of the people, community and culture which sustains our traditions of music, song, dance, storytelling and language, ensuring it is a living tradition which can be passed on to future generations. Watch at youtube.com/comhaltas
