What We Do

Because we’re so many different things to different people, it can be hard to keep track of the true scope of our activities! You might have been involved with a Comhaltas event and not even known it.

If you’re a student of Irish music, you might know about the music, dance and language classes that we teach. If you’re interested in learning the music, you might want to find which one of our classes is closest to you.

For musicians who like to play socially, you might be interested in finding a local music session. And if you’re not sure, how about just going along to listen?

Audiences around the world have seen our touring groups bringing Irish music, dance and storytelling on annual tours.

We also run the definitive system of competitions for Irish music, called the “Fleadh Cheoil” (literally “feast of music”). Musicians compete in a series of qualifying rounds, culminating in the annual All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

Internationally, we’ve collected an archive of thousands of hours of Irish music recordings, a large print library and a growing collection of videos. Check it out HERE.

In an effort to promote the music of Ireland, we publish recordings, books and tutorials of Irish traditional music.

Comhaltas has no religious or political affiliation.

You do not have to be Irish to join or to attend our events.

Membership is open to anyone interested in traditional Irish culture.