Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (Irish pronunciation: [ˈkɔwal̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ ˈcoːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲiː ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠ]; meaning "Society of the Musicians of Ireland") is the primary Irish organisation dedicated to the promotion of the music, song, dance and the language of Ireland. The organisation was founded in 1951 and has promoted Irish music and culture among the Irish people and the Irish diaspora.
 | |
| Formation | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Type | Music organisation |
| Purpose | Primarily the managing and promotion of Irish music and dance, also the promotion of Irish culture in general and the language. |
| Headquarters | Cultúrlann na hÉireann, Monkstown, County Dublin |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | Irish language |
President | Vincent Jordan |
Director General | Labhrás Ó Murchú |
Staff | Limited full time staff |
| Website | http://comhaltas.ie/ |
Its current Director General is Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú. Today it has more than 400 branches worldwide, in Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Russia, Australia and New Zealand.
History
Comhaltas was founded in 1951 in Mullingar, County Westmeath by a group of traditional pipers who felt that the Irish musical tradition was in decline; it was initially named Cumann Ceoltóirí na hÉireann, changing to its present name in 1952.[1] I
Activities
Comhaltas is responsible for organising the annual national Irish music festival and competition called the Fleadh Cheoil.
Comhaltas has published a magazine called Treoir relating to Irish traditional music since 1970.[2]
References
- Fintan Vallely (1999). The Companion to Irish Traditional Music. New York University Press. pp. 79–. ISBN 978-0-8147-8802-8. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- Treoir; Trinity College Dublin Library