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.

April 2025 News

Music classes have now finished until the autumn. Our final class of this term was held last Saturday 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 for facilitating …

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Big Trad Breakfast 2025

Our annual Big Trad Breakfast will be held in The Old Thatch Inn, Castledawson on the morning of St. Patrick’s Day, Monday 17th March. We’ll be serving breakfasts from 9:00am until midday and will have sessions throughout the morning for both young and old so all musicians are welcome to bring their instruments along.

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AGM 2024

Our AGM takes place on Tuesday evening, 12th November, in Newbridge GAC hall at 8:45pm. We would encourage as many members as possible to attend as this is an important forum for discussing branch development, activities and plans for the coming year. New members are also welcome, especially parents of children attending our classes who …

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Classes – Autumn Term 2024

Our weekly music classes resume after the long summer break on Saturday, 14th September, in Anahorish Primary School. We’ve added a couple of new instruments this term, namely concertina and accordion (button key) and will consider putting on classes in other instruments, subject to demand. We would ask anyone who would like to sign up …

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