If you are not already a member but interested, please stop by at one of our sessions on Monday nights from 7pm to 9pm at Gaelscoil Uí Éigeartaigh.

About Us

Cobh Comhaltas offers group lessons and sessions weekly at Gaelscoil Uí Éigeartaigh. We offer instruction in 7 different instruments from our 8 dedicated instructors. Cobh Comhaltas provides an excellent opportunity for individuals of all ages, kids and adults included, to learn to play traditional music. All music abilities are catered for and our weekly group trad sessions allow everyone to participate and have a great time.

Committee and Volunteers

Our branch is run entirely by a hardworking group of volunteer committee members. We are always on the lookout for new members so please contact us if you wish to join in.

Classes & Sessions

We offer group lessons every Monday during the term, starting from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes and includes a teacher and fellow learners who share your skill level. We have three skill levels available, catering to beginners, intermediates, and Advanced learners, making it accessible to anyone eager to start learning. We have instructor lead sessions every Monday night as available between lessons to experience playing with a group and learn new tunes.

Timetable

Level Descriptions

• Beginner: From just starting out to being able to play 1 to 2 tunes.
• Improver: Can play 3 to 4 tunes and has the ability to sit in on a session.
• Advanced: Focusing on learning technique and ornamentation and is able to learn a new tune each week.

Set Dancing

We host a set dancing group from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm alongside our Monday lessons. More details to follow as we establish the program with our instructor. Connect with us on our social media channels if you want to be notified when we kick off the next round of instructor lead set dancing sessions.

Lesson and Membership fees

Our fees per term are below. We continuously review our fee structure to keep costs as low as possible but still allow us to provide paid instructors.

A discounted rate is available for adults wishing to take up a second instrument. To attend lessons a Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann membership fee must also be paid.

• Child: €60 for 10 lessons, €6 membership fee
• Adult: €100 for 10 lessons, €12 membership fee
  *Second instrument: €60
• Set Dancing: €10 per class (paid weekly)

Information about Spring Term

Our Spring term has begun but please reach out to us if you are still interested to get involved. We are happy to accommodate new members during the term as best we can.

• 29/January lessons start (10 block of lessons)

Setlist

Our setlist provides a great way to focus practice sessions and learn a few tunes that you can play along with us at one of our sessions. We host weekly sessions in our hall between classes and everyone is welcome to join in. We will have additional playing opportunities during the year so our set list was established so we have tunes we can play together as a group. We will be adding more tunes to our standard set list during the year and are open to adding new tunes on so please just join in and let us know what you'd like to play.

Instruments

At Cobh Comhaltas, our mission is to foster a love for traditional Irish music in our community. Whether you're a novice or an experienced musician, we've got something for you.

Here is a selection of the instruments available for lessons:

• bodhrán
• concertina
• banjo
• tin whistle
• fiddle
• button accordion
• guitar

Renting

A limited number of rental instruments are available through Cobh Comhaltas or Crowley’s Music. Please contact us for more information.

Child Protection and Usage Statement

All of our instructors and committee members are Garda vetted and adhere to the strict child protection policy of CCÉ.

Gaelscoil Uí Éigeartaigh facilities usage statement is linked here: Usage Statement

Contact

You can also reach out to us via email at comhaltascobh@outlook.com.