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 2023

Our weekly music classes resume on Saturday, 16th September, in Anahorish Primary School. Registration for the classes will take place in the school on Saturday, 9th September, between 10:30am and 11:30am. It’s important that anyone hoping to attend our classes (including returning pupils) comes along to the registration morning to both guarantee their place and …

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Ulster Fleadh Report 2023

Congratulations to all our members who competed at the Ulster Fleadh in Dromore a couple of weeks ago. We had solo success in the Mandolin competition, with Caitriona Lagan winning in the 15-18 age group, while Roise McCloy also qualified for the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Mullingar with second place in the 15-18 Flute. In …

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Derry Fleadh Report 2023

Congratulations to all our competitors who took part at the recent Fleadh Cheoil Dhoire Dún Geimhin 2023. Pictured is Valentino Lupari who won both the flute and whistle competitions in the 12-15 age group. He was also placed second in the slow air competitions in both instruments and qualifies for the Ulster Fleadh at the …

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