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.
Cairdeas Tour 2025
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann are excited to present their new show Cairdeas.
Latest news
Comhaltas SCT Exams 2026
The Comhaltas SCT system is now open for applications for the 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.
And further…
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
Red Shoe Productions and RTÉ One presents EPISODE 4 of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireannFleadh Cheoil na hÉireann The All-Ireland Music Festival, an annual event put on by Comhaltas 2025. A six-part series chronicling Fleadh CheoilFleadh Cheoil Festival of Music. 2025 Broadcasting on RTÉ One, Fridays 8:00PM
EPISODE 4
Lord of the Dance Michael Flatley swaps his dancing shoes for the flute with a dazzling set of reels; this year`s Senior Céili Band Champions Glór na dTonn lift the roof with a blast of tunes; and Aoife Scott performs her newly composed song Spanish Point. We also travel to the MeithealMeitheal “Working Together.” The name of a community-based outreach programme of Comhaltas. Summer School for a special concert featuring Ireland`s finest young traditional musicians.
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SCT 2026 EXAMS – Now Open for Entries
Entry for SCT Exams 2026 is now open. Full Exam information can be accessed at https://comhaltas.ie/education/sct_exam/
The closing date for entries is 31st January 2026 at 12pm and no entries will be accepted after this date.
The closing date for payments is 20th February 2026 at 12pm and no payments will be accepted after this date.
Red Shoe Productions and RTÉ One presents EPISODE 3 of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025
A six-part series chronicling Fleadh Cheoil 2025 Broadcasting on RTÉ One, Fridays 8:00PM
EPISODE 3
In this week’s highlights from Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford, Muintir Uí Mhaolagáin provide a rousing opening; iconic folk singer-songwriter Andy Irvine performs; Muireann ventures to a set dancing competition; and Daithí catches up with Wexford brothers John and Pip Murphy with the Tin Sandwich Band.
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Just like that, the Comhaltas Cairdeas Tour 2025 has come to an end.
Thank you, Cashel, for a wonderful final night.
A big thank you to all the audiences who have come out over the past week to support our performers, you have been incredible.
We are very grateful to the venues for their hospitality, and to Bus ÉireannÉireann AY-renIreland and coach driver Kevin Nolan for transporting our performers around the island.
A special thank you to our talented performers, our producer, musical director, assistant musical director and tour manager who made the Cairdeas Tour possible.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir, until next time!
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Final sound check of the tour.
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What a night in Ennis! Next stop, Cashel for the grand finale of the Cairdeas Tour.
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