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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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Fiona Hoey’s Blog
Fiona Hoey from the Coventry branch shares her story and why the Fleadh coming to Coventry is a milestone for the branch.
Elske Simpson
Mar 192 min read
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Jemima Soper's Blog
Jemima shares her story and what it means for the All-Britain Fleadh 2025 to come to the Midlands Region.
Elske Simpson
Feb 242 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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Sean Spicer's Blog
Sean shares with us his story about competing at the All-Britain Fleadh throughout the years and why competing has improved him.
Elske Simpson
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Jo Flannery's Blog
Jo shares with us her story of being a member of Leeds CCÉ throughout the decades.
Elske Simpson
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Vince Jordan's Blog
Vincent Jordan shares his story from a 14 years old playing a few tunes to Uachtarán (President) of Comhaltas.
Elske Simpson
Oct 30, 20243 min read
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Brigid Rose's All-Ireland 2024 Blog
Brigid Rose McKendry shares her story of attending the All-Ireland Fleadh 2024 Wexford to compete and getting to learn at Scoil Eigse.
Elske Simpson
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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Colleen Langan's TTCT Blog
Colleen shares with us her story of receiving the Caroline Judge Fegan scholarship for the TTCT course 2024.
Elske Simpson
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Michael Nevin's Blog
Michael shares with us his story with joining Comhaltas in Britain and his growing interest in Irish Traditional music.
Elske Simpson
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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Paddy Callaghan's Blog
Paddy shares his story about his journey to becoming a staff member at Comhaltas in Britain.
Paddy Callaghan
May 9, 20243 min read
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John Goulding's Blog
"Like many who joined Comhaltas at a young age, I came from an Irish background with my Father coming from county Kerry and my Mother..."
Elske Simpson
May 1, 20242 min read
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Theresa Gallagher's Blog
Comhaltas, and its membership and friends, has been supportive through the highs and lows of my life, and definitely enhanced my experience
Elske Simpson
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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Patrick Ballantyne's Blog
"Aside from all the important calendar events like Fleadhs for me Comhaltas in Britain provides an important source of friendship...
Elske Simpson
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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Mairi Docherty's Blog
"I’m very keen to support anyone else considering getting involved on any level of the committees. I feel like I grew up with my branch..."
Elske Simpson
Feb 6, 20243 min read
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Michael Fitzgerald's Blog
I came from a proud musical Irish family, especially on my mum's side, but as a family we really have any strong ties to Comhaltas.
Elske Simpson
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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Orlagh Reilly's Blog
"I moved to Scotland from Dublin with my husband, Joe and daughter, 5 years ago. Our daughter Kayleigh attended a Gael Scoil back home...
Elske Simpson
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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Evin O Dunaigh's Blog
"I have seen how enriching Comhaltas has been to the lives of so many people".
Elske Simpson
Jul 10, 20231 min read
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Calum McGregor's Blog
"Without being involved in Comhaltas, I wouldn’t be nearly the person I am today."
Elske Simpson
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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John's Blog
"It’s been a really positive experience for me, getting involved with my local Comhaltas group."
Elske Simpson
May 17, 20232 min read
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