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.
Acceptance of 2024/25 Annual Report
We kicked off the weekend with the acceptance of our 2024/25 Annual Report. You can see what we've been up to over 2024 and 2025 by clicking here.
All-Britain Fleadh 2025 tickets now available!
The Fleadh committee has now announced the release of their Early Bird tickets online. You can save big by ordering your tickets earlier. Prices will be higher on the day. So click here to order now.
TTCT Caroline Judge Fegan Scholarship 2025 Announcement
The Provincial Council has announced its fourth year of the TTCT scholarship. We are reaching out to our members who are looking to expand their teaching skills. The scholarship will cover the costs of the course including travel and sundries. Anybody over the age 20 years old can apply. Click here if you want to find out more.
Congratulations to Michelle and Owen
Michelle Hemingway and Owen McFadden were awarded the Gradam na hÉigse. The award shows our appreciation to our volunteers and their dedication to Comhaltas in Britain and their community. Michelle has been a member of the Tara O’Carolan branch in Manchester for many years and recently was part of the Fleadh committee for All-Britain 2024 in Saint Helens. Owen is an active chair of North London and has given many hours to his community.
SCT Success
SCT has early signs of successful uptake across branches in Britain. In 2024, the SCT exams were regulated by Ofqual through our partnership with the Teacher's Music Board. Meaning the qualification could earn you UCAS points towards any college or University applications. Irish Traditional music teachers have now entered the first applicants into the exams for 2025 during the November to January window.
Our new youth Orchestra 'Ceol Le Chéile'
Our Youth Officer Calum has announced the new established youth folk orchestra called Ceol le Chéile (translation ‘music together’). The orchestra is set up of 20 musicians who will be practising in 4 locations around Britain. We are proud to announce that Hugh Sheehan is the musical director of the group and will take it to new heights. You can apply to be in the group by clicking here.
New updates on our safeguarding procedures
Legislation in Scotland is about to change on the 1st of April, which means PVG scheme membership is a legal requirement for anyone carrying out regulated activity and memberships need to be renewed every 5 years. Comhaltas in Britain has now partnered with Aaron’s department to register all of our regulated teachers and volunteers. They provide affordable DBS checks and training to all of our volunteers and committee members.
Provincial Council members have been nominated
The weekend ended with the election of the Provincial Council. We're proud to announce the following names and roles:
Cahthaoirleach (Chair) - Theresa Gallagher
Leaschathaoirleach (Vice Chair) - David Browne
Treasurer - Michael Fitzgerald
Secretary - Patrick Ballantyne
Public Relations Officer - John Goulding
Auditor - Mick Nixon
Auditor - Moira Callaghan
Gaeilge Officer - Evin O Dunaigh
Ard Comhairle Delegates - Michael Nevin
Ard Comhairle Delegates - David Browne
Youth Officer - Calum McGregor
Youth Officer - Mairi Docherty
We want to thank all the members who attend over the weekend and appreciate you all making an effort to travel to London. Thank you to the London & Southern region for hosting us in the area and picking a beautiful venue. We also want to thank all the volunteers who put time and effort into making Convention 2025 run smoothly.
If you couldn’t make the weekend you can still share your voice by filling out our anonymous survey.
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