Summer Seisiún 2018
8 Jun 2018
Seisiún an Chomhaltais 2018 Bliain na Gaeilge á Cheiliúradh Siamsaíocht Ghaelach Náisiúnta agus Ceol na nGael Oícheanta Ceoil, Amhránaíochta, Rince agus Scéalaíochta Faoi chlár Sheisiún Náisiúnta an Chomhaltais 2018, beidh siamsaíocht thraidisiúnta fhíor-Ghaelach ár gcultúir féin ar siúl an Samhradh seo i mbreis agus caoga ionad ar fud na hÉireann. Imeacht seanbhunaithe is ea an Seisiún – breis agus 35 ... More »
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Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan Fundraising Meeting, Tuesday, February 20th at 8.30pm in Cois na hAbhna
14 Feb 2018
February 14th 2018 A Chara, July is fast approaching and with it, Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2018, which will be hosted in Ennis from July 15th to 23rd. A successfully run Fleadh needs expertise, time and finance. With this in mind a meeting will take place in Cois na hAbhna next Tuesday, February 20th at 8.30pm, where fundraising activities will ... 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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Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal
24 Jan 2018
Cork musician, 13, youngest finalist for Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal A 13 year old Cork musician will have the honour of being the youngest musician to take to the stage in the Rochestown Park Hotel in Douglas on Friday 2 February in the final for the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal. Eimhear Flannery from Rockchapel will be the youngest ... More »
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Fleadh Cheoil on RTÉ One – Series starting on Friday 19th January 2018 at 7.30pm Fleadh Cheoil is a series of six television programmes from the Ennis Fleadh Cheoil presented by John Creedon and Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin. The annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann returned to Ennis Co. Clare for the second year in a row. Ennis, for many the spiritual ... More »
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Clare Youth Trad Orchestra
13 Dec 2017
Clare Youth Trad Orchestra Fundraising Concert Glór Sunday 17 December, 7pm, €15 Following its highly acclaimed debut at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in August, the Clare Youth Trad Orchestra makes its first appearance in glór. The 100-strong collective from across the county will perform original arrangements of some trad favourites, under the direction of founder Padraic O'Reilly. The orchestra will ... More »
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Foras na Gaeilge 2018 Tour
10 Nov 2017
Foras na Gaeilge announces 2018 tour Foras na Gaeilge is pleased to announce a series of information nights to promote funded schemes available from the north/south Irish language body in 2018. The first one will take place at Aonach an Oireachtais at Oireachtas na Samhna in Killarney on 2 November and another will be held in the new Foras na ... More »
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COMHALTAS TOUR OF IRELAND CONCERT - Starring Ireland’s Leading Traditional Musicians, Singers and Dancers Comes To Cois na hAbhna, Ennis, Co. Clare. Macalla na hÉireann, the 2017 Comhaltas Concert Tour of Ireland will perform in Cois na hAbhna on Saturday 14th October at 8pm. This annual Comhaltas Concert Tour of Ireland brings together leading Irish traditional musicians, dancers and singers ... More »
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Honorary Doctor of Philosophy for Labhrás
23 Sep 2017
AN AWARD FOR SERVICE The Ardstiúrthóir of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Labhrás Ó Murchú has been conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Dublin City University. This is in recognition of his lifelong service and achievements in the promotion of Irish culture and the promotion of Ireland’s interests at home and abroad. Previous recipients included Mary McAleese, Seamus ... More »
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Culture Night 2017
4 Sep 2017
Culture Night 2017 will take place on Friday September 22nd from 6pm-11pm. Culture Night comprises hundreds of events across Ireland and overseas. From nation’s capital to county town, everyone’s getting involved! Arts and cultural organisations open their doors until late with hundreds of free events, tours, talks & performances for you, your family and friends to enjoy. So get involved! ... More »
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Céilí House At Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017
30 Aug 2017
On Saturday 19th August Kieran Hanrahan RTÉ presenter was back in his own town presenting Céilí House from the Gig Rig at Abbey Street Car Park in Ennis, and estimated 15,000 people turned out to see and hear Kieran weave a heart stopping and delightful programme, one of the many highlights of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 Céilí House More »
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Legacy - Fleadh Cheoil Inis 2017
27 Jul 2017
Featuring The Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland and special guests, through music, words, song and dance, "Legacy traces the roots of the tradition where generations of Irish men and women nurtured our music and song, language and stories to leave us with the vibrant, living legacy that is the Irish Traditional Arts today." For information updates on Legacy see ... More »
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Comhaltas Seisiún
19 Jul 2017
Comhaltas Seisiún ar fut an Chláir, Luimingh, Tiobrad Árann agus na Gallimhe. One of the longest running Summer shows of its kind – now upwards on 35 years in existence– Seisiún attracts increasing visitors from overseas and nearer home with a show that captivates its audience and welcomes their participation. After the staged show of Irish music, song, dance and ... More »
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Summer Seisiún
20 Jun 2017
Summer Seisiún 28th June - 11th August Seisiúin traditional music shows are held annually in Cois na hAbhna during the Summer months on Wednesday and Friday nights, and offer locals and visitors alike authentic traditional entertainment in a traditional setting. The show, which starts at 8.30pm, is structured into formal and informal parts. The formal part allows the audience to ... More »
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ttct 2018
4 Mar 2017
Teastas i dTeagasc Ceolta Tíre 29 October / 4 November at Cultúrlann na hÉireann Course Descriptor &Application Forms available from all CCE Branches & www.comhaltas.ie /education E-mail: eolas@comhaltas.ie Closing date for applications: 6 June Auditions and Interviews: Cultúrlann na hEireann 24 June The 2O17 TTCT Course, under the Directorship of Martin Power, takes place from 29 October to 4 November ... More »
