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NEWS
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Sean McDonagh (RIP)
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of a key stalwart of Comhaltas in Britain; John Francis (Sean) McDonagh. Sean, hailing...

Comhaltas in Britain
15 hours ago2 min read


All-Ireland Fleadh 2025: Results from Britain’s Competitors
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of musicians from Britain at the 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

Erin Watson
Aug 122 min read


Caitlín Mannion Blog
Caitlín Mannion, a multi-instrumentalist from the North London CCÉ Branch, is one of the talented young musicians in our new youth trad orchestra, Ceol Le Chéile. A passionate performer and dedicated teacher, Caitlín shares her journey through Comhaltas in Britain and her love for Irish traditional music.

Erin Watson
Jul 313 min read


Julie O’Hare's Blog
As one of this year’s Gradam na hÉigse recipients, Julie O’Hare reflects on her lifelong journey with Comhaltas – from learning music as a child, to teaching the next generation.

Erin Watson
Jul 172 min read


Hughie Gallagher Tunebook
Michael Fitzgerald launched the Hughie Gallagher Tunebook - a tribute to the late Coventry Comhaltas musician, featuring 29 of his original tunes and a special composition from Letterkenny in his memory.

Erin Watson
Jun 285 min read


Jennifer Nolan’s Blog
Jennifer Nolan shares her story on receiving the Caroline Judge Fegan TTCT scholarship 2025.

Elske Simpson
Jun 62 min read


Niamh Loney’s Blog
Niamh Loney from the Leeds CCÉ shares her story on St. Patrick's day 2025 in her city.

Elske Simpson
May 132 min read


Jon Turton’s Blog
The new Chair of the Northern region, Jon Turton, shares his story on taking this new role and what he wants to do in 2025.

Elske Simpson
May 22 min read


Rosaleen Duddy-Owens Blog
Rosaleen shares her story of starting Leicester CCÉ branch and what it means to her to be part of Comhaltas.

Elske Simpson
Apr 143 min read


Lyn Crumlish's Blog
Lyn shares her experience of being part of St. Patrick's Day 2025 in Glasgow and what the celebration means to her.

Elske Simpson
Apr 12 min read


Fiona Hoey’s Blog
Fiona Hoey from the Coventry branch shares her story and why the Fleadh coming to Coventry is a milestone for the branch.

Elske Simpson
Mar 192 min read


Jemima Soper's Blog
Jemima shares her story and what it means for the All-Britain Fleadh 2025 to come to the Midlands Region.

Elske Simpson
Feb 242 min read


Aodhán McGuire's Blog
Setting up an Inclusivity Officer came about because I felt it was important to create an atmosphere where no minority felt pushed out.

Elske Simpson
Feb 102 min read


Sean Spicer's Blog
Sean shares with us his story about competing at the All-Britain Fleadh throughout the years and why competing has improved him.

Elske Simpson
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Jo Flannery's Blog
Jo shares with us her story of being a member of Leeds CCÉ throughout the decades.

Elske Simpson
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Vince Jordan's Blog
Vincent Jordan shares his story from a 14 years old playing a few tunes to Uachtarán (President) of Comhaltas.

Elske Simpson
Oct 30, 20243 min read


Brigid Rose's All-Ireland 2024 Blog
Brigid Rose McKendry shares her story of attending the All-Ireland Fleadh 2024 Wexford to compete and getting to learn at Scoil Eigse.

Elske Simpson
Sep 17, 20243 min read


Colleen Langan's TTCT Blog
Colleen shares with us her story of receiving the Caroline Judge Fegan scholarship for the TTCT course 2024.

Elske Simpson
Aug 27, 20243 min read


Michael Nevin's Blog
Michael shares with us his story with joining Comhaltas in Britain and his growing interest in Irish Traditional music.

Elske Simpson
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Paddy Callaghan's Blog
Paddy shares his story about his journey to becoming a staff member at Comhaltas in Britain.

Paddy Callaghan
May 10, 20243 min read
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