Welcome

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann was formed in 1951 with the aim of promoting traditional Irish music and culture around the world.

The Newbridge branch of Comhaltas has been operating successfully in the area since 1977. Through the combined efforts of the working committee, members and attendees, Newbridge CCE has, over the years, hosted many events. Examples include two county fleadhs, monthly music sessions, singing sessions, ceilis, workshops and various traditional music/singing and Irish language classes.
We are currently running classes in tin whistle, banjo/mandolin, fiddle and concertina. In addition, between October and May, sessions are held on the first Thursday of each month.

Classes – Autumn Term 2026

Our weekly music classes will resume after the long summer break on Saturday, 12th September, in Anahorish Primary School. We’re currently offering classes in whistle, flute, fiddle, concertina and accordion (button key) but will also consider putting on classes in other instruments if there’s sufficient interest. We would ask anyone who would like to sign …

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All-Ireland Fleadh 2026

Congratulations to everyone involved in the organisation of Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast last week – it was an amazing event from start to finish and a great showcase for our traditional music, song, dance and language. Well done to our own musicians who attended and performed in sessions, concerts and on the gig rig as …

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Derry Fleadh 2026

Well done to all our competitors at last weekend’s Derry Fleadh in The Loup, in particular to those who were taking part for the first time, and congratulations to our whistle tutor, Roise McCloy, on winning the newly composed tune competition. It was a great weekend, brilliantly organised by Loup CCÉ with plenty of events, …

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Spring 2026 News

Music classes have now finished until the autumn. Our final class of this term was held on Saturday, 28th March, in the GAC centre and took the form of a short performance by each of our classes and their tutors for families and friends. Our thanks to the staff and governors at Anahorish Primary School …

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