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NEWS
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share their stories about how being a member
of Comhaltas in Britain has impacted their lives. Our stories can inspire and encourage those around us. Would you like to write a blog for us?
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Rosaleen Duddy-Owens Blog
Rosaleen shares her story of starting Leicester CCÉ branch and what it means to her to be part of Comhaltas.
Elske Simpson
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Lyn Crumlish's Blog
Lyn shares her experience of being part of St. Patrick's Day 2025 in Glasgow and what the celebration means to her.
Elske Simpson
Apr 12 min read
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Convention 2025 Highlights
If you couldn't make this year's Convention, don't worry, we've got all the important information and news you might have missed out on.
Elske Simpson
Mar 53 min read
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Aodhán McGuire's Blog
Setting up an Inclusivity Officer came about because I felt it was important to create an atmosphere where no minority felt pushed out.
Elske Simpson
Feb 102 min read
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Celebrating the Hunting of the Wren 2025
The Amairgin the Gael branch recently celebrated its third Hunting of the Wren session at the Black Griffin Inn in Lisvane, Cardiff.
Elske Simpson
Jan 162 min read
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Why is it important to share our stories?
Irish culture is all about sharing history and identity through music and the spoken word.
Elske Simpson
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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Learn to Play Day 2024
Three Comhaltas branches—Cambridge, Leeds, and Nottingham—took part in Music for All's Learn to Play Day.
Elske Simpson
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Welcome to the New Branch Edinburgh CCÉ
We are so proud to announce a new branch to join our Comhaltas in Britain family.
Elske Simpson
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Irish Harp Taster Session Success
With many individuals starting the new year looking for something new, harper Janet Harbison, from the Leamington Spa Branch..."
Elske Simpson
Apr 11, 20244 min read
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New Branch in Ayr, Scotland
Congratulations to Ayr CCE on forming a new branch in the Scottish region. They'll be having their first meeting on Monday 11th of December
Elske Simpson
Nov 13, 20231 min read
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Cambridge CCÉ 30th Anniversary
Congratulations to Cambridge Comhaltas on celebrating their 30th Anniversary over the weekend.
Elske Simpson
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Did you see us on Irish in the UK TV?
Last month the Birmingham branch invited the Irish in the UK TV to join them for one of their monthly sessions at Norton's Bar in Digbeth.
Elske Simpson
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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Birmingham CCE perform at Birmingham's post-celebration of the Commonwealth Games
"We, of course, were proud to represent Ireland and The Birmingham Irish Community."
Elske Simpson
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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Glasgow Lunch Session
"It’s great to see everybody chatting, dancing and living through Irish traditional music".
Elske Simpson
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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