About Us

Comhaltas in Britain is part of the worldwide Comhaltas movement.  

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Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is the largest worldwide organisation devoted to the promotion and preservation of Irish Traditional Music, Song, Dance & Language.

In Britain there are 25 branches spread throughout the country each with its own story and dynamic interpretation of Irish Culture.

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Aims of Comhaltas in Britain

Comhaltas in Britain exists, for the benefit of the public, to advance Irish arts, culture and heritage and in particular, but without limitation–

(a) to promote Irish traditional music in all its forms;

(b) to promote the playing of the harp and uilleann pipes;

(c) to promote Irish traditional dancing;

(d) to promote and foster Irish traditional singing;

(e) to foster and promote the Irish language.

Provincial Council

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The following people are elected members of Comhaltas chosen at our AGM in February each year to govern the organisation in Britain

Chathaoirleach (Chair)

Leaschathaoirleach (vice chair)

Treasurer

Secretary

Public Relations Officer

Auditor

Auditor

Youth Officer

Gaeilge Officer

Ard Comhairle Delegates

Annual Provincial Report

Michael Nevin

Theresa Gallagher Murphy

Margaret Webster

Marie Doolin

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Julie O'Hare

Moira Callaghan

David Browne

Evin Ó Dunaigh

Seamus Brogan

Margaret Webster

Comhaltas na Breataine hosts it's annual AGM Convention in February of each year. As part of the AGM, the province produces a comprehensive annual report detailing the events of the past 12 months from each branch, each region, and reports from various committees such as the Music Sub-Committee and the Meitheal Committee who manage our development programme. The 2017 Annual report is available for download below

Regional Committees

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The Province of Britain is made up of 4 Regional committees. 

Scottish Region

Northern Region

Midlands Region

London & Southern Region