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.

Ballymena Festival 2024

Congratulations to Siobhan Magee and Annie Diamond on their successes at Ballymena Festival last weekend. Siobhan achieved first place in both the O-16 Miscellaneous Instrument and O-16 Slow Air Open competitions while Annie was placed first in the 12-15 Slow Air Open competition and second in the 12-15 Tin Whistle. Annie was also awarded the …

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AGM 2023

Our AGM takes place tomorrow evening, 17th October, in Newbridge GAC hall at 8:30pm. 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 would …

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Resumption of Monthly Sessions

We’re pleased to announce the return of our monthly music session.In a break with tradition, we will be moving to the first FRIDAY of each month, starting on Friday 6th October. We’re also combining our slow adult and junior sessions into a slow session for all, starting at 7:30pm. The senior session will then begin …

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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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