DUBLIN COMHALTAS BRANCHES
There are currently 17 branches of Comhaltas operating in Dublin.
These local branches offer a range of activities including Irish music lessons, set dancing classes, Irish music sessions, singing circles, céilís, social activities and more.
Membership is open to everyone. For further information, simply contact your local Comhaltas branch.
To learn more about a specific branch and its activities, click on the name below:
Craobh Fionnghlas
Branch Name: Craobh Fionnghlas
Location: Scoil Sinead. Deanstown Road. Finglas. Dublin 11
Email: Finglascomhaltas@gmail.com
Phone: 0861026504
Classes: Monday, 7pm to 8.30 pm in Scoil Sinead. Deanstown Road. Finglas. Dublin 11
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | Yes |
| Whistle | Yes | Yes |
| Banjo | No | Yes |
| Button Accordian | No | Yes |
| Traditional Guitar | Yes | Yes |
Craobh Beaumont
Branch Name: Craobh Beaumont
Location: Clasac, Alfie Byrne Rd. Clontarf.
Email: beaumont@comhaltas.net
Classes: 5pm-7pm on on Saturdays
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Ceilí Band | Yes | No |
| Grupa Ceoil | Yes | Yes |
Adult Sessions: No
Children’s Sessions: Monthly Children’s Sessions are run in the branch
Craobh Chualann
Branch Name: Chualann
Location: Cultúrlann, 33 Belgrave Square,Monkstown, Co.Dublin. A94 XV02
Email: craobhchualann@comhaltas.net
Phone:
Classes: Friday, 7pm to 10pm in Cultúrlann, 33 Belgrave Square,Monkstown, Co.Dublin. A94 XV02
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | Yes |
| Whistle | Yes | Yes |
| Flute | Yes | Yes |
| Concertina | Yes | Yes |
| Button Accordian | Yes | Yes |
| Banjo | Yes | Yes |
| Bodhran | Yes | Yes |
| Harp | Yes | Yes |
| Uilleann Pipes | Yes | Yes |
| Traditional Guitar | Yes | Yes |
| Sean nos Singing | Yes | Yes |
| Sean Nós Dancing | Yes | Yes |
| Set Dancing | Yes | Yes |
| Comhrá | Yes | Yes |
| Grupa Ceoil | Yes | Yes |
Adult Sessions: Weekly Adult Sessions are run on Fridays. Learner Grupa Ceoil Adult session 7.45pm. More advanced Adult Grupa Ceoil Session 8.30pm-Late
Children’s Sessions: Weekly Children’s Sessions are run. Grupa Ceoil for under 12yrs/ 12-15yrs/ 15-18yrs all at 7.45pm
Craobh Chluain Tarbh
Branch Name: Craobh Chluain Tarbh
Location: Clasac, Alfie Byrne Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3
Email: craobhchluaintarbhcce@gmail.com
Phone:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/craobhchluaintarbhcce
Classes: Wednesday, 7pm to 8.30 pm Groups/ Bands & individual lessons on Thursday & 9am-12pm for Individual & Group Lessons on Saturday in Clasac, Alfie Byrne Road, Dublin 3
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | Yes |
| Whistle | Yes | Yes |
| Flute | Yes | Yes |
| Concertina | Yes | Yes |
| Banjo | Yes | Yes |
| Mandolin | Yes | Yes |
| Bodhran | Yes | Yes |
| Harp | Yes | Yes |
| Uilleann Pipes | Yes | Yes |
| Piano Accompaniment | Yes | No |
| Ceilí Band Drumming | Yes | Yes |
| Ceilí Band | Yes | No |
| Traditional English Singing | Yes | No |
| Grupa Ceoil | Yes | No |
Adult Sessions: Every Wednesday evening from Wednesday evening 8pm to 10pm.
Children’s Sessions: We run a end of term/seasonal session for children. Eg: Halloween, Christmas, St Patrick’s: Easter and Summer
Additional Branch Activities: Grúpa Ceoil on Thursday evenings in Clasac
Craobh Cionn tSáile
Branch Name: CCÉ Kinsealy Cionn tSáile
Location: Kinsealy, Co. Dublin
Email: ccekinsealy@gmail.com
Phone: 0868048050 and +353 86 893 3236
Classes: 6pm-8pm on Wednesday evenings in St Nicholas of Myra school, Malahide Road, Kinsealy, Dublin 17 D17 FP52
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | Yes |
| Whistle | Yes | Yes |
| Flute | Yes | Yes |
| Concertina | Yes | Yes |
| Button Accordian | Yes | Yes |
| Banjo | Yes | Yes |
| Mandolin | Yes | Yes |
| Bodhran | Yes | Yes |
| Traditional Guitar | Yes | Yes |
| Ceilí Band | Yes | No |
Adult Sessions: Open session in Fingallians Gaa Swords approx 3 times a year
Children’s Sessions: 2 each term in St Nicholas of Myra parish Hall. 7 – 8:30pm
Additional Branch Activities: Monthly Irish Music sessions for all ages; monthly céilí in Balgriffin Hall
Other Activities: Ceili last Saturday of each month from 9 to 12 at Balgriffin Hall, Malahide Road
Craobh na Fuinseoige
Branch Name: Craobh na Fuinseoige
Location: Gaelscoil na Fuinseoige, Finsbury Park, Churchtown, Dublin 14
Email: fuinseoige@comhaltas.net
Instagram: http://instagram/cnafuinseoige/
Website: https://craobhnafuinseoige.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/craobhnafuinseoige
Classes: 5.45pm-8.30pm on Monday evenings, Gaelscoil na Fuinseoige. 12 weeks in each of 2 terms starting mid Sept and mid Jan.
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | Yes |
| Whistle | Yes | Yes |
| Flute | Yes | Yes |
| Concertina | Yes | Yes |
| Button Accordian | Yes | No |
| Banjo | Yes | Yes |
| Mandolin | Yes | Yes |
| Bodhran | Yes | Yes |
| Harp | Yes | Yes |
| Sean nos Singing | Yes | Yes |
| Traditional English Singing | Yes | Yes |
| Grupa Ceoil | Yes | Yes |
Adult Sessions: No Monthly Adult Sessions are run but they are coming soon.
Children’s Sessions: No Monthly Children’s Sessions are runbut they are coming soon.
Branch Name: North Fingal – Craobh na Mara
Location: Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Email: craobhnamara@comhaltas.net
Phone:
Website: www.craobhnamaracce.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CraobhnaMaraCCE
Instagram: @craobhnamara
Classes: 6.30pm-8.30pm on Monday evenings in Bóthar na hAille, Baile Brigín, Co. Átha Cliath, K32 WV18.
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | Yes |
| Whistle | Yes | Yes |
| Flute | Yes | Yes |
| Concertina | No | Yes |
| Banjo | Yes | Yes |
| Harp | Yes | Yes |
| Uilleann Pipes | Yes | Yes |
| Traditional Guitar | Yes | Yes |
Adult Sessions: No Monthly Adult Sessions are run.
Children’s Sessions: No Monthly Children’s Sessions are run.
Craobh Leamhcáin
Branch Name: CCÉ Lucan
Location: Coláiste Cois Life, Gleann an Ghrifín, Co. Átha Cliath K78 Y330
Email: craobhnamara@comhaltas.net
Phone:
Website: www.lucancomhaltas.com
Classes: 6pm-8pm on Tuesday evenings in Coláiste Cois Life, Gleann an Ghrifín, Co. Átha Cliath K78 Y330.
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | No |
| Whistle | Yes | No |
| Button Accordian | Yes | No |
| Banjo | Yes | No |
| Mandolin | Yes | No |
| Bodhran | Yes | No |
| Traditional Guitar | Yes | Yes |
| Sean Nós Dancing | Yes | No |
Adult Sessions: Monthly Adult Sessions are run. An informal session for intermediate players (15+ years) – 19:30 on Tuesday nights in Coláiste Cois life
Children’s Sessions: Monthly Children’s Sessions are run. Two sessions childrens at 18:30 and 19:00 run by teachers of the branch on Tuesday nights in Coláiste Cois Life
Craobh Leithinis Donabate Portrane
Branch Name: Leithinis Donabate Portrane CCÉ
Location: Donabate Portrane Educate Together National School
Email: leithinis@comhaltas@net
Phone: 0876202732
Website: www.leithinis.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/comhaltasleithinisdonabateportrane
Classes: 5.30pm-8.30pm on Monday evenings in Donabate Portrane Educate Together National School, Ballisk Common, Beaverstown Road, Donabate
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | Yes |
| Whistle | Yes | Yes |
| Flute | Yes | Yes |
| Concertina | Yes | Yes |
| Button Accordian | Yes | Yes |
| Banjo | Yes | Yes |
| Mandolin | Yes | Yes |
| Bodhran | Yes | Yes |
| Traditional Guitar | Yes | Yes |
Adult Sessions: Every Monday and every 2nd Friday of each month
Children’s Sessions: Every 2nd Friday at 18:45
Instruments Taught: Banjo, Bodhrán, Button Accordion, Concertina, Fiddle, Flute, Guitar, Mandolin, Tin Whistle
Additional Branch Activities: Irish Music Session in Keeling’s Pub; Beginner-friendly Slow Session in Donabate Parish Hall
Craobh Mullach Íde
Branch Name: Malahide Comhaltas
Location: Malahide, Co. Dublin
Email: malahidecce@gmail.com
Phone:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Malahide-Comhaltas
Classes: 6pm-8pm on Thursday evenings in St Andrews school.Church Rd. Malahide.
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | Yes |
| Whistle | Yes | Yes |
| Flute | Yes | No |
| Button Accordian | Yes | Yes |
| Mandolin | Yes | Yes |
| Bodhran | Yes | Yes |
| Traditional Guitar | Yes | Yes |
Adult Sessions: Monthly Adult Sessions are run. Once per month – first Friday of the month in Malahide Yacht Club.
Children’s Sessions: Monthly Children’s Sessions are run. Summer time only in Malahide Yacht Club. Night to be determined for 2026
Craobh Naithí
Branch Name: Craobh Naithí
Location: Knocklyon, Rathfarnham, Ballinteer
Email: craobhnaithi@comhaltas.net
Phone: (087) 220 8661
Website: www.craobhnaithi.ie
Instagram: @craobhnaithi
Classes: Thursdays 6pm – 9pm in St. Colmcille’s Community School, Scholarstown Road, Knocklyon, Dublin 16
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | No |
| Whistle | Yes | No |
| Flute | Yes | No |
| Concertina | Yes | No |
| Button Accordian | Yes | No |
| Banjo | Yes | No |
| Mandolin | Yes | No |
| Harp | Yes | No |
| Sean nos Singing | Yes | No |
| Traditional English Singing | Yes | No |
| Ceilí Band | Yes | No |
| Grupa Ceoil | Yes | No |
Adult Sessions: Monthly Adult Sessions are run. Every Thursday @ 9pm in Ballyboden St Enda’s GAA Clubhouse, Firhouse Road.
Children’s Sessions: Monthly Children’s Sessions are run. Once a month on Sunday 3pm – 5pm
Craobh Paidí Bán Ó Broin
Craobh Phiarais Uí Ghréagáin
Branch Name: Craobh Phiarais Uí Ghréagáin
Location: Monkstown, Co. Dublin
Email: phiarais@gmail.com
Phone: 0874191567
Website: www.craobhphiarais.ie
Facebook: www.facebook.com/craobhphiarais
Instagram: @craobhphiarais
Youtube: Craobh Phiarais Uí Ghréagáin
Classes: 7pm-9pm on Tuesday & Thursday evenings in Culturlann na hÉireann, 32 Belgrave Square South, Montpelier, Monkstown
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | No |
| Whistle | Yes | No |
| Flute | Yes | No |
| Concertina | Yes | No |
| Button Accordian | Yes | No |
| Bodhran | Yes | No |
| Harp | Yes | No |
| Traditional Guitar | Yes | No |
| Grupa Ceoil | Yes | No |
Adult Sessions: No Monthly Adult Sessions are run.
Children’s Sessions: Monthly Children’s Sessions are run. Age 12-15 at 7pm Thursday nights. Age 15-18 on Thursday 7.30 to 9pm.
Additional Branch Activities: Social events, trips away, table quizzes, concerts, busking & more
Craobh na bPíobairí Uilleann
Branch Name: Cumann na bPiobairí Uilleann
Location: Monkstown, Co. Dublin
Email: cumannnabpiobairíuilleann@ gmail.com
Phone:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pipersclub2017
Classes: 5pm-9pm on Wednesday & Saturday evenings in Culturlann na hÉireann, 32 Belgrave Square South, Montpelier, Monkstown
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | No |
| Whistle | Yes | No |
| Flute | Yes | No |
| Concertina | Yes | No |
| Button Accordian | Yes | Yes |
| Banjo | Yes | Yes |
| Mandolin | Yes | No |
| Uillean Pipes | Yes | Yes |
| Bodhran | Yes | Yes |
| Sean nos Singing | Yes | No |
| Set Dancing | Yes | No |
| Ceilí Band | Yes | No |
| Grupa Ceoil | Yes | No |
Adult Sessions: No Monthly Adult Sessions are run.
Children’s Sessions: Monthly Children’s Sessions are run in the branch
Craobh Port Mearnóg
Branch Name: Port Mearnóg CCÉ
Location: Portmarnock, Co. Dublin
Email: cceportmearnog@gmail.com
Phone: 0874178770
Website: www.portmearnog.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CCÉ-Port-Mearnóg
Classes: 5pm-8.30pm on Monday evenings in Portmarnock Community School, Carrickhill Road, Portmarnock
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | Yes |
| Whistle | Yes | Yes |
| Flute | Yes | Yes |
| Concertina | Yes | Yes |
| Banjo | Yes | Yes |
| Mandolin | Yes | Yes |
| Bodhran | Yes | Yes |
| Harp | Yes | Yes |
| Grupa Ceoil | No | Yes |
Adult Sessions: No Monthly Adult Sessions are run.
Children’s Sessions: No Monthly Children’s Sessions are run.
Additional Branch Activities: Irish Music Sessions, Members Social Activities, Outings & Trips
Craobh Seán Treacy
Branch Name: Craobh Seán Treacy
Location: Artane, Dublin 5
Email: craobhst@gmail.com
Phone: 0851206466
Website: www.seantreacycce.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/seantreacycce
Instagram: @cceseantreacy
Classes: Thursday evenings in St David’s Secondary School, Artane, Dublin 5
Instruments Taught: Banjo, Bodhrán, Button Accordion, Concertina, Céilí Band, Drums, Fiddle, Flute, Guitar, Grúpa Ceoil, Harp, Mandolin, Piano, Uilleann Pipes, Sean Nós Dancing, Sean Nós Singing (English), Sean Nós Singing (Irish), Tin Whistle
Additional Branch Activities: Irish Music Session on Tuesday Evenings
Craobh Slí Dhála
Branch Name: Craobh Slí Dhala
Location: Dublin 15
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craobhshlidhala/
Email: slidhala@comhaltas.net
Website: www.tradmad.ie
Classes: 5.30pm-8.30pm on Wednesday & 4.30pm-8pm on Friday evenings in Scoil Bhride Buachailli, Blanchardstown. Dublin 15
Instruments Taught:
| Class | Children | Adult |
| Fiddle | Yes | Yes |
| Whistle | Yes | Yes |
| Flute | Yes | Yes |
| Concertina | Yes | Yes |
| Button Accordian | Yes | Yes |
| Banjo | Yes | Yes |
| Mandolin | Yes | Yes |
| Bodhran | Yes | Yes |
| Harp | Yes | Yes |
| Piano Accordian | Yes | Yes |
| Traditional Guitar | Yes | Yes |
| Piano Accompaniment | Yes | Yes |
| Ceilí Band Drumming | Yes | Yes |
| Traditional English Singing | Yes | Yes |
| Ceilí Band | Yes | No |
| Grupa Ceoil | Yes | Yes |
Adult Sessions: Monthly Adult Sessions are run. Please check social media for dates & venues
Children’s Sessions: Monthly Children’s Sessions are run. Please check social media for dates & venues