NEWS

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Like many who joined Comhaltas at a young age, I came from an Irish background with my Father coming from county Kerry and my Mother..."

Comhaltas, and its membership and friends, has been supportive through the highs and lows of my life, and definitely enhanced my experience