It is with great sadness that we bring you the news of the passing of Seán McMahon, Ballyroughan, Kilmurry, Quin, Co. Clare. Seán was an active member of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in Co. Clare for many years, he was a founding member of the Kilmurry branch of Comhaltas, and he helped in the building of Cois na hAbhna where he ... More »
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Covid 19 Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Education Module is available to read through the following link: https://comhaltas.ie/images/blog/comhaltas_covid-19_education_module.pdf More »
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Our online Shop is open for business
7 May 2020
While Cois na hAbhna is closed to the public due to Covid-19, our online shop is open for business as normal More »
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SCT Exams Update
22 Apr 2020
16 April update - SCT EXAMS 2020 / COVID 19 We hope that you are all staying safe and well and are continuing to play and practice your music in the ongoing “shut down” The SCT wish to announce that following the recent Government announcement regarding the extension of the isolation period, it will not be possible to undertake any ... More »
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Starting Monday 30th March Comhaltas will launch an online site for all students of traditional Irish music at all levels to learn repertoire. The material used for this programme is taken from and guided by the varying levels of the SCT exam syllabus. The levels are 1. Elementary Cycle 2. Grade 1-5 3. Grade 6-8. This online site will help ... More »
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SCT Exams 2020 POSTPONED
25 Mar 2020
SCT EXAMS 2020 / COVID 19 We hope that you and your family are safe and well in these unprecedented challenging and worrying times. Go raibh Rath Dé oraibh uilig. The SCT wish to announce that in line with the Department of Education announcement regarding school closures until after the 19th April and cancellation of Oral and Practical State Examinations, ... More »
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Cois na hAbhna Closed to the Public
16 Mar 2020
In the interest of public health and safety due to COVID-19 Cois na hAbhna will remain closed to the public until further notice. THE LIVING TRADITION CEARNÓG BELGRAVE, BAILE NA MANACH, CO. ÁTHA CLIATH TEL: 01-2800295. FAX: 01-2803759 e-mail: info@comhaltas.ie web site: www.comhaltas.ie Comhaltas – Coronavirus The Ardchomhairle has designated the Buanchoiste to monitor, assess and respond on behalf of ... More »
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Ceol na nGael 2020
10 Feb 2020
Ceol na nGael 2020, Ireland, Britain and North America. February 15 - 16 - Comhaltas na Breataine , Provincial Convention - Hall Mark Hotel, Liverpool April 3-5 - Carlow Fleadh - Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow April 5 - Midland region Fleadh (Britain) - Princethorpe College, Rugby April 10- 13 - Roscommon Fleadh - Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon April 16 - 19 - ... More »
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2019 Comhaltas Music Draw Results
9 Dec 2019
Crannchur Naisiúnta an Chomhaltais 2019 – Torthaí Results- 2019 Comhaltas National Draw 1ú/ 1st Prize: €5,000 Ticéad/Ticket: 0630 Díoltóir/Seller: CCÉ Youghal , Co. Cork Buaiteoir/Winner: Finbarr Motherway 2ú Duais/2nd Prize: €500 Ticéad/ Ticket No. 1243 Díoltóir/Seller: CCÉ Youghal, Co.Cork Buaiteoir/Winner: Andrea Fresh 3ú Duais/3rd Prize: €250 Ticéad/ Ticket No. 5301 Díoltóir/Seller: CCÉ Murphy Roche, Chicago Buaieoir/Winner: Kell Chole 4ú Duais/4th ... More »
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Culture Night 2019
16 Sep 2019
Culture Night in Co. Clare Ennis SEISIÚN AT COIS NA HABHNA Cois na hAbhna, Galway Road 8-9.30pm A night of music, song and dance in The Teach Ceoil promises to be a lively one with lots of talented musicians and singers – come along, take part, enjoy! MUSIC PERFORMANCE O’Connell Square 6-7pm A one hour performance of music, song and ... More »
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This annual Comhaltas Concert Tour of Ireland, sponsored by Bus Éireann, brings together leading Irish traditional musicians, dancers and singers to stage Macalla na hÉireann in venues all over Ireland. This year they visit 14 venues from 6th to 19th October 2019. Following on from the fantastic success of previous year's Concert Tours, this year’s tour promises to be a ... More »
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Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’s TTCT Teacher Training Course has over 800 graduates throughout Ireland and overseas. The course which has been in existence since 1980 has been specifically designed to equip teachers of Irish traditional music to teach more effectively in a wide variety of community settings. This residential course is highly subscribed and applications are received from candidates both nationally ... More »
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Gradam Ceoil TG4 Awards 2019
8 Feb 2019
Show-stopping line-up announced for Gradam Ceoil 2019 ~ Excitement builds as ‘Oscars of traditional music’ releases line-up for 2019 show in Belfast ~ A world-class line-up of top trad talent has been announced for Gradam Ceoil TG4 2019. Known as ‘the Oscars of traditional music’, the live concert and awards show, which returns to Belfast for the second year, will ... More »
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RTÉ Radio 1 Céili House will be broadcasting live this Saturday Night (2nd February) from Cultúrlann na hÉireann featuring artists from the 2019 CCÉ Echoes of Erin, Tour of Britain group. Tune into RTÉ Radio 1 at 9.02pm or listen online at rte.ie. More Info and listen live at: www.rte.ie/radio1/ceilihouse/ More »
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2018 Comhaltas National Draw Results
10 Dec 2018
2018 Comhaltas National Draw; Supporting the Living Tradition Torthaí: Crannchur Náisiúnta an Chomhaltais 2018 Comhaltas National Draw Results 1ú/ 1st Prize: €5,000 Ticéad/Ticket No. 9726 Díoltóir/Seller: CCÉ Eochaille, Co. Cork Buaiteoir/Winner: Karen Scott, 2ú Duais/2nd Prize: €500 Ticéad/ Ticket No. 13646 Díoltóir/Seller: SLIA- St. Louis Irish Arts, CCÉ North America. Buaiteoir/Winner: Tila Smith 3ú Duais/3rd Prize: €250 Ticéad/ Ticket No. ... More »
