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Elske Simpson
Feb 102 min read
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.
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Elske Simpson
Jan 162 min read
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.
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Elske Simpson
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Why is it important to share our stories?
Irish culture is all about sharing history and identity through music and the spoken word.
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Elske Simpson
Oct 20, 20242 min read
Learn to Play Day 2024
Three Comhaltas branches—Cambridge, Leeds, and Nottingham—took part in Music for All's Learn to Play Day.
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Elske Simpson
Sep 24, 20241 min read
Welcome to the New Branch Edinburgh CCÉ
We are so proud to announce a new branch to join our Comhaltas in Britain family.
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Elske Simpson
Apr 10, 20244 min read
Irish Harp Taster Session Success
With many individuals starting the new year looking for something new, harper Janet Harbison, from the Leamington Spa Branch..."
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Elske Simpson
Nov 13, 20231 min read
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
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Elske Simpson
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Cambridge CCÉ 30th Anniversary
Congratulations to Cambridge Comhaltas on celebrating their 30th Anniversary over the weekend.
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Elske Simpson
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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.
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Elske Simpson
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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."
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Elske Simpson
Aug 7, 20231 min read
Glasgow Lunch Session
"It’s great to see everybody chatting, dancing and living through Irish traditional music".
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