Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

Sad news of the death last night of Dessie Collis at the Hospice, Sligo…

Dé Domhnaigh, in aois a 73 bliain. D’éag faoi shiocháin i measc a mhuintire, tar éis dó tinneas a fhulaingt go misniúil faoi chaoinchúram fhoireann Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gaillimh…

Is cúis áthais do Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann a fhógairt go bhfuil Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013 ag dul chuig Derry.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013 has been allocated to Derry following today’s meeting of CCÉ’s Ardchomhairle held at Cultúrlann na hÉireann.

Is 2012 Bliain na Gaeilge do CCÉ in Éirinn agus ar fud na cruinne. Tá Plean Gníomha na Gaeilge á chur i bhfeidhm ag an ngluaiseacht faoi láthair.

Comhaltas has designated 2012 as its Bliain na Gaeilge. CCÉ adopted a formal working plan for the Irish language in 2011 which is being implemented by its various units.

Entries for the 2012 SCT exams will be accepted from 1st November 2011 until the closing date of Monday 9th January 2012. No entries will be accepted after this date. The 2012 exam period will run from 19th March to 3rd June 2012.

Reposing in Lyons Funeral Home, Derry, Listowel this Friday evening from 4.30pm with removal at 7.30pm to the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane.

The Annual Comhaltas Tour of Britain Echoes of Erin starts its tour of Britain on Saturday, February 25th in Luton. For audiences in the UK the Echoes of Erin tours provide a fantastic showcase

Emeritus Professor, UCD. Formerly of Bruff, Co. Limerick. Aged 62 years, peacefully in the presence of his family. After an illness borne with great courage and good humour in the tender care of the staff of Cedar Ward, S.V.P.H. Beloved husband of…

Tues, 6th Dec - A Mass for deceased members of Craobh Sean Treacy will be held at 7.30pm and followed by our Christmas session. Also, Fri, 9th Dec - Conversation at Clasac with Kieran Hanrahan and Seán Haverty.

Craobh Seán Treacy of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) is pleased to relaunch the “Aiste as Gaeilge” competition with a total prize fund of €1,700. In addition, the “DÚCHAS” Trophy sponsored by Craobh Seán Treacy, will be awarded in respect of the best overall entry.

CCÉ East Clare will hold their 6th Annual Music Feis in Cois na hAbhna on Sunday the 6th of November 2011.

RTÉ Radio 1 Céili House will be broadcasting a three part series of the Senior Céilí Band Competition held at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2011, in Cavan. It starts this coming Saturday night (22nd October) at 9pm and will run until the 5th November.

A Comhaltas dancing seminar for Munster will take place on Sunday, October 23 at the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow and will get underway at 11.00am.

Ceol an Geimhridh is a series of competitions organised by Comhairle na Mumhan CCE and is open to competitors within the six counties of Munster. Entries are now being accepted by your local County Secretaries for the County Finals of Ceol an Geimhridh Contact your County Secretary for entry details