Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
| Comhaltas was
formed in 1951 as an organisation promoting Irish traditional music.
Comhaltas now has more than 400 branches
established in every Irish
County, in Britain, the US, Canada,
and worldwide
in places such as Japan, Hungary, Sardinia, and Australia.
The Fleadh is the great annual festival of Irish traditional music, song and dance. It is attended by thousands of traditional musicians, singers, and dancers from all parts of Ireland and overseas. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008 17th - 24th August 2008 - Tullamore, County Offaly The 57th Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the biggest festival of traditional Irish musicians, singers and dancers,will take place from 17th till 24th August 2008 in Tullamore County Offaly.
Scoil Éigse This 5-day Summer College offers tuition in all aspects of Irish traditional music, song, and dance. The college runs during the last week in August leading up to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
The Jackfield Irish Session The Jackfield Comhaltas branch was formed in 1996 out of an existing session dedicated to Irish Music. Unfortunately due to rising insurance costs within Comhaltas, the branch folded in autumn 2004. However the Irish session at the Boat Inn is as popular as ever. The Musicians get together at the Boat Inn, Jackfield, Nr Ironbridge, Shropshire, every Thursday evening 8pm onwards. You don't have to be a member to join in the sessions. All levels of players are welcome, beginners are encouraged. Practice session - every Sunday morning at The Birchmeadow Centre, Broseley. 10.00am - 12:30pm. All levels of skill welcome. Cost: £1, adults, .50p children. Contact Fliss for more details - felicityburke@hotmail.com Visit our webpages Jackfield Irish Session
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| 20/07/2008 |