So What Does Comhaltas Mean?
By Quin Herron Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann began in January 1951, when representatives of the Thomas Street (Dublin) Pipers’ Club went to nearby Mullingar, County Westmeath, for a meeting with traditional…
A Conversation With San Diego Comhaltas Namesake Barry Cogan
Questionnaire for namesake of Comhaltas Barry Cogan Where did you get your love for the music? From Willie Cogan my first cousin he was the founder member of…
Music and Dance are an Integral Part of Irish Culture
By Tui Wise Music and dance are an integral part of Irish culture. I love live music of all kinds. When you see the musicians play, you get why the…
2019 San Diego Comhaltas Accomplishments
By Mary Harris Happy New Year! Wow! Looking back on 2019 we accomplished a lot! Here in no particular order are some things we are very proud of for 2019:…
Finding a Voice
By Quin Herron So let’s say you’re sitting in the Crane Bar in Galway, across from Sean Ryan, one of the greatest living tin whistle players in the world, and…
Why Do Comhaltas Branches Have Different Names?
By Mary Harris Comhaltas (COAL-tas) Ceoltóiti (KYOHL-TOE-ree) Éireann (Air-in), Comhaltas for short, has approximately 35 branches in the United States. While many branches are simply named for the city or…
Portal Irish Music Week
By Judy Carlstrom Portal, Arizona is nestled on the Eastern side of the Chiricahua Mountains in the Southeastern portion of the state. It is easiest to arrive there by crossing…