Comhaltas
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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.
Fleadh Cheoil 2026
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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
As we approach the end of National Volunteer Week, we extend a special Go raibh míle maith agaibh to our volunteers who have been at the heart of Comhaltas for 75 years.
From weekly classes and sessions to concerts and Fleadhanna, our volunteers dedicate their time, passion and energy for the benefit of others and to promoting and preserving Irish music, song and dance across 25 countries around the world.
This year alone, more than 1500 volunteers will help deliver the historic Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast. If you would like to be part of it, secure one of the final 200 volunteer places by signing up at: https://fleadhcheoil.ie/be-part-of-the-fleadh/volunteer/
#NVWIreland #volunteers #Comhaltas #ConnectingCommunities
As part of the Comhaltas 75th anniversary celebrations, Minister Patrick O’ Donovan together with ArdstiúrthóirArdstiúrthóir ard-STEW-i-horDirector-General Dr. Labhrás Ó Murchú and UachtaránUachtarán President Attracta Ní Bhrádaigh, unveiled a specially commissioned plaque to mark Listowel’s hosting of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireannFleadh Cheoil na hÉireann The All-Ireland Music Festival, an annual event put on by Comhaltas on 14 occasions from 1970 to 2002.
BÍGÍ LINN in Ennis for Fleadh Nua from 23rd May to 1st June 2026.
Don’t miss it!
For more information visit: www.fleadhnua.com or https://www.facebook.com/FleadhNua
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Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is delighted to invite applications for three scholarships to recognise and remember the talent and legacy of the late Ashling Murphy.
All Submission details and an online application form for the scholarships can be found at www.comhaltas.ie/education/ashling-murphy-scholarship/
Applications should arrive no later than 5pm on 19th June 2026.
Some special moments from the TTCT presentation at Comhdháil an Chomhaltais 2026, as recipients performed before receiving their certificates.
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As we mark 50 years of CultúrlannCultúrlann Literally “place of culture”, the Cultúrlann na hÉireann in Dublin is the headquarters of Comhaltas na hÉireann, this wonderful RTÉ archive piece from 1976 looks back at the official opening in Monkstown, Co. Dublin.
The footage captures Labhrás Ó Murchú outlining a vision for a cultural centre that would provide educational facilities, a library, a recording studio and a performance space.
Half a century on, the vision continues to thrive.
Link in Bio to watch the full RTÉ achieve piece.
Day two of Comhdháil an Chomhaltais got under way with an address from Uachtarán Attracta Ní Bhrádaigh, setting the day for a full day of discussion and engagement.
Highlights included the presentation of the TTCT Diplomas and a panel reflecting on 75 years to Comhaltas Destiny.
A positive weekend, with strong engagement from delegates and a shared commitment to the future of Comhaltas.
Our first day of Comhdháil an Chomhaltais 2026 was a rich blend of discussion, music and song. We closed out the evening with our 75th Anniversary Soirée which was attended by President Catherine Connolly.
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