SCT Exams 2023
7 Nov 2022
The SCT system is now open for registrations for the 2023 exams. The closing date for registrations is Jan 31st 2023. The closing date for payments is Feb 20th 2023. Entries and payments received after these closing dates will not be accepted. The closing date for research projects is 5pm ... More »
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Scoil Éigse 2022
8 Jun 2022
The 50th Annual Scoil Éigse organised by Comhaltas takes place in Mullingar, 31st July to 5th August, the week preceding Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. At Scoil Éigse – CCÉ’s annual international Summer School students of all ages register for the various instrumental music, singing, dancing and Irish language classes. Register ... More »
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The Banks of the Shannon
30 May 2022
It is one hundred years ago since the birth of the legendary accordionist, Paddy O’Brien, and to mark the occasion Comhaltas has reissued that iconic EP, The Banks of the Shannon. It features with Paddy two other renowned traditional musicians, Séamus Connolly and Charlie Lennon. More » The CD is ... More »
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Banks of the Shannon CD Launch - May 28th, 7pm
23 May 2022
On Saturday May 28th 2022 Dr. Labhrás Ó Murchú Ardstiúrthóir of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Paddy’s daughter Eileen O’ Brien will launch the CD “Banks of the Shannon”, a series of recordings by Paddy O’ Brien at 7pm. More »
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SCT Exams 2022
25 Jan 2022
As numerous music classes around the country have returned late due to Covid 19, the SCT Board have decided to extended the closing date for registrations to Feb 7th 2022. The closing date for payments will remain on Feb 21st and the closing date for research projects will remain on ... More »
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FleadhFest 2021
29 Jul 2021
FleadhFest is an exciting initiative being undertaken by Comhaltas Units during 2021, in circumstances when normal Fleadh Cheoil activity is not possible. FleadhFest is the story of Comhaltas told from the point of view of each County and Province - the story of the people, community and culture which sustains ... More »
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Scoil Éigse 2021
5 Jul 2021
2021 Scoil Éigse Application is now live!!!! Go to scoileigse.ie to book your place More »
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FleadhFest Competitions
1 Mar 2021
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is calling on solo qualifiers to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 to take part in FleadhFest competitions 2021. FleadhFest 2021 promises to be one of the most interesting and comprehensive cultural responses to COVID-19 nationwide and among the Irish diaspora. More »
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Joe Burke - Giant of the Button Accordion
24 Feb 2021
Tributes have been pouring in from around the world since the sad news broke of the passing of master accordion player Joe Burke who passed away peacefully on Saturday 20h February 2021 surrounded by his family at the Galway Hospice. Born in 1939… More »
