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ComhaltasConnecting Communities Through Culture
 
About Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Founded in

1951

450+

branches

1500+

classes per week

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 live stream
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann present live streaming of competitions from the 2024 Fleadh in Wexford.

Latest news
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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 …

[Image: Teenage girl playing fiddle]  
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…
[Image: Young girl from CCE Japan playiing Harp (Photo: Taishu Saito)]  
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.

[Image: Group of young musicians from Drogheda Comhaltas with fiddle, bodhrán and flute gathered together for a photo. Image Tommy McDermot]  
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
Lá Fhéile Bríde

St. Brigid’s Day signals the end of the darkness of winter and the dawn in a new season of hope and growth

Read more about St. Brigid here: bit.ly/3PWs3zE 

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[Image: Lá Fhéile BrídeSt. Brigid’s Day signals the end of the darkness of winter and the dawn in a new season of hope and growthRead more about St. Brigid here: bit.ly/3PWs3zE]  
Lá Fhéile Bríde

St. Brigid’s Day signals the end of the darkness of winter and the dawn in a new season of hope and growth

Read more about St. Brigid here: bit.ly/3PWs3zE  …   

Final Reminder!! The Comhaltas SCT system is open for registrations for the 2025 exams.

The closing date for registrations is 12pm on 31st Jan 2025. The closing date for payments 12pm on 20th Feb 20th 2025. Entries and payments received after these closing dates will not be accepted. The closing date for research projects is 5pm on 1st Mar 2025. The exams take place Mon-Sun from approximately 09:30am-05:30pm between the end of March and early June including the Easter holidays.

To register please go to https://comhaltas.ie/education/student-exams-sct/ 

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[Image: Final Reminder!! The Comhaltas SCT system is open for registrations for the 2025 exams.The closing date for registrations is 12pm on 31st Jan 2025. The closing date for payments 12pm on 20th Feb 20th 2025. Entries and payments received after these closing dates will not be accepted. The closing date for research projects is 5pm on 1st Mar 2025. The exams take place Mon-Sun from approximately 09:30am-05:30pm between the end of March and early June including the Easter holidays.To register please go to https://comhaltas.ie/education/student-exams-sct/]  
Final Reminder!! The Comhaltas SCT system is open for registrations for the 2025 exams.

The closing date for registrations is 12pm on 31st Jan 2025. The closing date for payments 12pm on 20th Feb 20th 2025. Entries and payments received after these closing dates will not be accepted. The closing date for research projects is 5pm on 1st Mar 2025. The exams take place Mon-Sun from approximately 09:30am-05:30pm between the end of March and early June including the Easter holidays.

To register please go to https://comhaltas.ie/education/student-exams-sct/  …   

🥁 Fleadh2024 – The CéilíCéilí  KAY-leeIrish dance evening   Bands 🏆

Á Léiriú ag An Comhaltas in éineacht le TG4 Súil siar ar Chomórtas Sinsear na mBannaí Céilí 2024

Comhaltas & @tg4tv presents highlights from the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Céilí Bands competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireannFleadh Cheoil na hÉireann  The All-Ireland Music Festival, an annual event put on by Comhaltas   in Wexford.

🔔On TG4 Sunday 12th January 2025

#fleadhcheoil #tg4 #tradmusic #wexfordfleadh 

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[Image: 🥁 Fleadh2024 - The Céilí Bands 🏆Á Léiriú ag An Comhaltas in éineacht le TG4 Súil siar ar Chomórtas Sinsear na mBannaí Céilí 2024Comhaltas & @tg4tv presents highlights from the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Céilí Bands competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford.🔔On TG4 Sunday 12th January 2025#fleadhcheoil #tg4 #tradmusic #wexfordfleadh]  
🥁 Fleadh2024 – The Céilí Bands 🏆

Á Léiriú ag An Comhaltas in éineacht le TG4 Súil siar ar Chomórtas Sinsear na mBannaí Céilí 2024

Comhaltas & @tg4tv presents highlights from the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Céilí Bands competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford.

🔔On TG4 Sunday 12th January 2025

#fleadhcheoil #tg4 #tradmusic #wexfordfleadh  …   

Happy New Year from all at Comhaltas 

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Happy New Year from all at Comhaltas  …   

Merry Christmas from all at Comhaltas 

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Merry Christmas from all at Comhaltas  …   

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is delighted to announce the return of Hunting the Wren for 2024, following its successful revival in 2022.
 
With Christmas fast approaching Comhaltas branches around the world are set to celebrate Hunting the Wren once again this St. Stephen’s Day on the 26th December 2024. 

Read the full story https://bit.ly/4gOhk61 

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[Image: Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is delighted to announce the return of Hunting the Wren for 2024, following its successful revival in 2022.   With Christmas fast approaching Comhaltas branches around the world are set to celebrate Hunting the Wren once again this St. Stephen’s Day on the 26th December 2024. Read the full story https://bit.ly/4gOhk61]  
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is delighted to announce the return of Hunting the Wren for 2024, following its successful revival in 2022.
 
With Christmas fast approaching Comhaltas branches around the world are set to celebrate Hunting the Wren once again this St. Stephen’s Day on the 26th December 2024. 

Read the full story https://bit.ly/4gOhk61  …   

2024 National Draw Results
Thanks to CCÉ members for their support of the National Membership Draw. Please see below the list of winners. Congratulations to all prize winners
Buíochas do gach aon duine a thug tacaíocht d’ár gCrannchur Náisiúnt- liosta de na buaiteoirí thíosluaite. Comhghairdeas leis na buaiteoirí go léir. 

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[Image: 2024 National Draw Results Thanks to CCÉ members for their support of the National Membership Draw. Please see below the list of winners. Congratulations to all prize winners Buíochas do gach aon duine a thug tacaíocht d’ár gCrannchur Náisiúnt- liosta de na buaiteoirí thíosluaite. Comhghairdeas leis na buaiteoirí go léir.]  
2024 National Draw Results
Thanks to CCÉ members for their support of the National Membership Draw. Please see below the list of winners. Congratulations to all prize winners
Buíochas do gach aon duine a thug tacaíocht d’ár gCrannchur Náisiúnt- liosta de na buaiteoirí thíosluaite. Comhghairdeas leis na buaiteoirí go léir.  …   

@redshoe_tv Shoe Productions and @rteone presents – EP 6 of @fleadhcheoil na hÉireann 2024
A six-part series chronicling Fleadh CheoilFleadh Cheoil  Festival of Music.   2024 Broadcasting on RTÉ One, every Friday from 15 November

Friday 20th December RTÉ One at 8:30pm

In the final episode of this series, The McGuinness Family warm things up with some reels; Paddy Berry receives the Lifetime Achievement Award; Ciara Tighe and Aine Murphy have us up on our feet with Rian Biesty; and the band Ímar close our highlights – as we say slán to sunny Wexford until next year.

#fleadhcheoil #wexfordfleadh #redshoecriú 

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[Image: @redshoe_tv Shoe Productions and @rteone presents - EP 6 of @fleadhcheoil na hÉireann 2024 A six-part series chronicling Fleadh Cheoil 2024 Broadcasting on RTÉ One, every Friday from 15 NovemberFriday 20th December RTÉ One at 8:30pmIn the final episode of this series, The McGuinness Family warm things up with some reels; Paddy Berry receives the Lifetime Achievement Award; Ciara Tighe and Aine Murphy have us up on our feet with Rian Biesty; and the band Ímar close our highlights – as we say slán to sunny Wexford until next year.#fleadhcheoil #wexfordfleadh #redshoecriú]  
@redshoe_tv Shoe Productions and @rteone presents – EP 6 of @fleadhcheoil na hÉireann 2024
A six-part series chronicling Fleadh Cheoil 2024 Broadcasting on RTÉ One, every Friday from 15 November

Friday 20th December RTÉ One at 8:30pm

In the final episode of this series, The McGuinness Family warm things up with some reels; Paddy Berry receives the Lifetime Achievement Award; Ciara Tighe and Aine Murphy have us up on our feet with Rian Biesty; and the band Ímar close our highlights – as we say slán to sunny Wexford until next year.

#fleadhcheoil #wexfordfleadh #redshoecriú  …   

 
Explore the Comhaltas network



[Image: Conhaltas logo]  Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Comhaltas is an international cultural movement committed to the promotion of Irish music, song and dance throughout Ireland and across the world.

[Image: Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media logo]  [Image: Government of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme logo]  
Association, gathering, brotherhood Festival (or "feast") of music. Gathering of Musicians of Ireland Association, gathering, brotherhood An annual week-long school of traditional Irish music Plural of Fleadh, meaning "festivals. GWAYL-guhThe Irish language KAY-leeIrish dance evening The All-Ireland Music Festival, an annual event put on by Comhaltas Festival of Music. 


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