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About Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
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Comhaltas Ceoltóirí ÉireannComhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Gathering of Musicians of Ireland 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, ComhaltasComhaltas Association, gathering, brotherhood 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.
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Education
Comhaltas delivers 1000s of educational opportunities, classes and programmes including branch classes, SCT graded exams, TTCT teacher training, Scoil ÉigseScoil Éigse An annual week-long school of traditional Irish music, summer schools and more …
Events
FleadhannaFleadhanna Plural of Fleadh, meaning “festivals. (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.
GaeilgeGaeilge GWAYL-guhThe Irish language
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
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Bígí linn in CultúrlannCultúrlann Literally “place of culture”, the Cultúrlann na hÉireann in Dublin is the headquarters of Comhaltas na hÉireann on Saturday 23rd January 2027 for a Singing seminar & singing session.
anaigí brings together 35 songs from 34 singers across 18 Irish counties, celebrating the deep connection between music and place. This remarkable collection of unaccompanied traditional singing reveals how Irish song preserves memory, emotion, and identity across generations.
Add Canaigí to your branch resources and bring this unique collection into your classes this year.
For more information and to purchase see link in bio.
NOTICE: SYMPOSIUM POSTPONED
Please note that the upcoming TTCT Symposium has been postponed.
DEADLINE for `ComórtasComórtas cuh-MOR-tasCompetition Bonn Óir Sean Ó Riada` is Friday 25th September 2026.
Get your application in before it`s too late!
Get ready to set dance the weekend away!
Join us in Ballinasloe this November for Spraoi Mór Rince – Set dancing Weekend, three days of set dancing, music and workshops with tutor Pat Murphy.
With music from The Shandrum CéilíCéilí KAY-leeIrish dance evening Band, Pipers Cross and The Tulla Céilí Band, it promises to be a brilliant weekend!
Bígí linn and help us celebrate 75 years of Comhaltas!
CULTURE NIGHT 2026
Culture Night will take place on Friday, 18 September 2026, bringing communities across Ireland together for an evening celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is delighted to support more than 50 branches across the country as they open their doors and celebrate Ireland`s rich tradition of music, song and dance.
Explore the Culture night events taking place in your local Comhaltas branch and bígí linn for an evening of music, song and dance.
Find your nearest Comhaltas branch at: comhaltas.ie/ways-to-take-part/branch-map/
The Irish Festival of Oulu Festival of Oulu, organised by the Oulu Comhaltas Branch in Finland, will take place from 23rd-27th September 2026.
The festival will feature Irish music, storytelling, dance, music workshops, dance courses, multiple daily Irish music sessions, Irish food and much more.
To find out more about the festival visit: https://bit.ly/4gXBQ5U
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