Ceol an Gheimhridh & Plearacha Competitions
22 Jan 2023
Please find attached the timetable for the Plearacha and Ceol an Gheimhridh competitions taking place Sunday 22nd January in Brú Ború. A real treat is in store on the day as the Tipperary All Ireland prizewinners from the 2022 Fleadh will also perform in the afternoon. So bígí linn on Sunday, all are welcome, it promises to be a great ... More »
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Singing Circle
10 Jan 2023
SINGING CIRCLE in Brú Ború on Tuesday 10th January from 8.30pm. All are welcome. Admission is free. More »
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Monthly Music Seisiún
6 Jan 2023
Craobh Caiseal Mumhan monthly music seisiún in the Brú Ború Teach Ceoil on Friday 6th January from 7:30pm. We encourage musicians of all ages and abilities to come and partake in this fun night of music and song. All are welcome and admission is free. Beginners 7:30pm Intermediate 8pm Advanced 9pm More »
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A boost for the ‘Wren’ on St Stephen's Day
26 Dec 2022
A boost for the ‘Wren’ on St Stephen's Day Ireland's worldwide cultural movement will have over 40 branches participating in this fun-filled festive event across the island of Ireland and also St. Louis, Philadelphia and South Jersey in America. The old Irish custom of ‘Hunting the Wren’ on St. Stephen's Day is due for a big boost this year thanks ... More »
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Craobh Caiseal Mumhan Christmas Party
17 Dec 2022
On Saturday 17th December Craobh Caiseal Mumhan CCÉ will hold their Christmas party in the Teach Ceoil in Brú Ború from 7:30pm The night will be a night of festive fun with music, song and dance and a visit from Santa Clause. All proceeds raised on the night will be donated to Temple Street Children Hospital. We look forward to ... More »
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TTCT Preparatory Courses
18 Sep 2022
The TTCT Preparatory Courses are taking applications. Deadline for applications is 31st August 2022 The purpose of a Preparatory Teaching Course is to give musicians the opportunity to explore their skills as aspiring teachers. This course would be the next step in the Comhaltas Education Programme and would bridge the gap between the SCT and the TTCT. While a candidate ... More »
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Training Seminars
16 Sep 2022
Comhaltas, under the Cothromaíocht initiative, will be holding another series of training seminars. Cothromaíocht Training Seminars Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann (CCÉ) has adopted a policy of Cothromaíocht representing the principles of Equality, Respect and Opportunity. This demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that any person regardless of age, gender, nationality, socio-economic background, sexual orientation or marital status can participate in Comhaltas activities ... More »
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Music Class Registration & Music Seisiún
2 Sep 2022
Craobh Caiseal Mumhan CCÉ will hold their registration night for their new term of music classes in the Brú Ború Cultural Centre in Cashel on Friday 2nd September from 7pm. Branch membership will also be collected on the night. Music classes are provided for all ages and abilities and new members are most welcome. Instruments include Fiddle, Tin Whistle, Flute, ... More »
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As a mark of respect to our dear friend and colleague Donnchadh O' Cinnéide we have made the decision to cancel our summer shows on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th August. We regret any inconvenience that this may cause and we hope to reschedule a show for a date next week. Our show will go ahead on Wednesday the 10th ... More »
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Fleadh Cheoil Thiobraid Árann 2022
11 May 2022
Fleadh Cheoil Thiobraid Árann 2022 takes place in Cashel from the 9th to the 15th May. The itinerary for the week includes: Wednesday 11th May instrument workshops in Brú Ború with Paddy Tutty (fiddle), Eamon Cotter (flute) and Michael Searson (button accordion) Thursday 12th May singing circle in Brú Ború from 8:30pm. Friday 13th May official launch of the Fleadh ... More »
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Scoil Fonn agus Amhrán 2022
9 Apr 2022
Scoil Fonn agus Amhrán will take place in Brú Ború on Saturday 9th April from 10am. This will be the first time that Scoil Fonn will take place since 2019. Each year prior to the County Fleadh Cheoil these workshops take place in the Fleadh location and its aim is to promote the playing and singing of traditional slow airs. ... More »
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An International Conversation on Online Teaching and Learning of Irish traditional Music
22 Nov 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic brought about an unprecedented shift in the way we teach and learn Irish traditional music. As a forward-thinking organisation, Comhaltas invites teachers, students, parents and branches to reflect on the ways we have adapted to incorporate technology into the transmission of traditional Irish music in the past eighteen months. This survey takes 15 mins (approx.) to complete. ... More »
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Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal Competition
15 Oct 2021
Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal Competition Metal Reed instruments: Concertina, Box, Melodeon, Mouth Organ The competition for the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal 2021 is now open for entries, and this year’s competition is for metal-reed instruments – accordion, melodeon, concertina and mouth organ. The closing date for entries is 15 October 2021. Competition organiser Peadar Ó Riada said: “This ... More »
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FleadhFest Competition 2021
6 Aug 2021
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is calling on solo qualifiers to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 to take part in FleadhFest competition 2021. FleadhFest 2021 promises to be one of the most interesting and comprehensive cultural responses to COVID-19 nationwide and among the Irish diaspora. The initial stage of this competition will be online. All entrants shall submit videos and adjudicators shall ... More »
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'Oidhreacht na Mumhan'
16 Jul 2021
On the weekend of July 16-18 2021, Comhairle na Mumhan will be hosting 'Oidhreacht na Mumhan' - a virtual programme of Zoom Master Classes coinciding with our usual weekend for Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan. In addition to our usual Scoil Fonn agus Amhrán workshops which take place annually at the Munster Fleadh, we are running an extended programme with classes ... More »
