Inspiring a love of playing traditional irish music
Craobh na Mara CCÉ
Our teachers are looking forward to working with everyone this term.
Bill Haneman
Uilleann Pipes
Caoimhe Ní Mhadagáin
Harp
Seán McElwain
Banjo
Jon Loughran
Whistle
Karen Savage/Conor Healy
Flute, Tin Whistle, Céili Band
Niall Preston
Bodhrán & Whistle
Caoifhlinn Ní Mhadagáin
Concertina, Traditional Singing, Céili Band
Gráinne Casey
Guitar
Ellen
Fiddle
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 céilí bands which practice every week together. We also have a supervised practice 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 Heritage 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
Frances Foley/ Jennifer Evans Fitzsimons
Co-Chairpersons/ Co-Cathaoirleach
Joanne Creevy
Vice Chair/ Leas Cathaoirleach, Events
Helen Ní Riain
Secretary/Rúnaí
Irish Language/ Treoraí na Gaeilge
Ciara Flynn
Treasurer/Cisteoir
John Loughran
Auditor
Clara NicSíomoín
Youth Officer
Jane Morrin
Public Relations Officer, Events
Jennifer Evans Fitzsimons
Safety Officer/ Child Protection DLP
Instrument loan coordinator
Seán Pegnam
Delegate to County Board
Sabina Vergani
Delegate to County Board
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.
