Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is the largest group involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music. We’re a non-profit cultural movement with hundreds of local branches around the world. We’ve been working for the cause of Irish music since the middle of the last century. Our efforts continue with increasing zeal as the movement launches itself into the 21st century.
Our many branches, including Craobh na Mara CCÉ, are the fundamental and most important units of our movement, making it possible to propagate and strengthen our native cultural characteristics within local communities. Our members come together to organise sessions, classes, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, fleadhanna cheoil, and other events both for their own enjoyment and that of the community at large.
Craobh na Mara CCÉ
Our teaching staff are looking forward to working with everyone this term.
Mairéad Hughes Green
Flute & Whistle
Gráinne Casey
Guitar
Muireann Duff
Tin Whistle & Introduction
Róisín Ní Mhorain
Fiddle
Theresa Hughes Lannon
Banjo & Junior Céilí Band
Joe Hughes
Button Accordion & Intermediate Céilí Band
Dónal Fitzpatrick
Whistle & Senior Céilí Band
Caoimhe Ní Mhadagáin
Harp & Whistle
It is great for any child or adult to take a class in a musical instrument. However, it is a different thing entirely to have the confidence to play as part of a group. At Craobh na Mara CCÉ, our aim is to provide a place where everyone is welcome to play along together, no matter their standard and without pressure.
We have three bands which practise every week together. We also have a supervised practise room where students can play a few tunes between classes. This room can also be used by younger members if their parents have a class in the branch.
We hold sessions in the Skerries Mills for our younger members and family sessions in Balrothery Hertitage Centre. We also hold adult sessions in The Man O' War. See our calendar for a full list of dates and times.
The Committee / An Choiste
Ríona Ní Shúilleabháin
Chairperson / Cathaoirleach
Aisling Ní Ghiobúin
Secretary / Rúnaí
Christine Richardson & Caroline McCaughey
Treasurers / Cisteoirí
Doireann Gibbons
Treoraí na Gaeilge & Leas Cathaoirleach / Child Protection Liaison Officer
Muireann Duff
Youth Officer
Áine Doran
Public Relations Officer
Tania Mhic Conchra & Karen Nolan
Session Co-Ordinators
Bríd Ní Ghiobúin
Event/Tickets Co-ordinator
Gillian McGoey
Website
Doireann Gibbons is the Designated Liaison Person (DLP) for our Craobh na Mara CCÉ Branch. Please speak to her if you have any concerns regarding the Branch in relation to Child Protection.