The Comhaltas Story
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann was founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1951. Its mandate is to promote traditional Irish music and culture, and there are more than 400 branches around the world.
Comhaltas (pronounced COAL-tas) is the popular term for the organization, which operates on a non-profit basis.
The Saint John branch of Comhaltas is the eastern-most chapter in Canada. We hold music sessions on Tuesday nights.
Our focus is on traditional music and instruments, but we welcome dancing, poetry, jokes and stories. Come and join in or just relax and enjoy the music. We're always looking for new members who share a love of traditional Irish music and culture.
Comhaltas (pronounced COAL-tas) is the popular term for the organization, which operates on a non-profit basis.
The Saint John branch of Comhaltas is the eastern-most chapter in Canada. We hold music sessions on Tuesday nights.
Our focus is on traditional music and instruments, but we welcome dancing, poetry, jokes and stories. Come and join in or just relax and enjoy the music. We're always looking for new members who share a love of traditional Irish music and culture.
For more information on our sessions, including location, dates, and times, please click here.
Board of Directors 2024-2025
John Lawrence (Chairperson)
Morgan Driscoll (Vice Chairperson)
Bob Burgess (Secretary)
Stuart Hook (Treasurer)
Jeff Kearney (Public Relations)
E. Costigan (Irish Officer)
Vanessa Sweet (Auditor)
Allan Boutilier (Member at Large)
Derrick Doiron (Member at Large)
Tom Noel (Member at Large)
A huge thank you in advance for all the work and direction you volunteers will put in to see Comhaltas stay the course this year!
Morgan Driscoll (Vice Chairperson)
Bob Burgess (Secretary)
Stuart Hook (Treasurer)
Jeff Kearney (Public Relations)
E. Costigan (Irish Officer)
Vanessa Sweet (Auditor)
Allan Boutilier (Member at Large)
Derrick Doiron (Member at Large)
Tom Noel (Member at Large)
A huge thank you in advance for all the work and direction you volunteers will put in to see Comhaltas stay the course this year!
Want to Become an Official Member?
What does being a member include?
How much is it?
How do you pay?
Payments can be made by cash or cheque at our sessions
If you wish to mail a payment please contact us for the best address to send it to as it is subject to change
Cheques can be made out to "Comhaltas Saint John"
- A subscription to Treoir (a magazine that includes sheet music, cultural information, and listings of different Comhaltas events for other chapters)
- E-mails from the board with updates and information
- Access to a learning session that sometimes happens prior to our regular sessions
- Invites to play at different events once you are comfortable with the music
How much is it?
- Singles Membership: $25
- Couples Membership: $35
- Family Membership: $45
- Junior (under 18) Membership: $8
How do you pay?
Payments can be made by cash or cheque at our sessions
If you wish to mail a payment please contact us for the best address to send it to as it is subject to change
Cheques can be made out to "Comhaltas Saint John"
Some Other Comhaltas Branches
Comhaltas International
Comhaltas Ottawa
Comhaltas Winnipeg
CCE Craobh Sciobairin (Skibbereen, Ireland)
Comhaltas Ottawa
Comhaltas Winnipeg
CCE Craobh Sciobairin (Skibbereen, Ireland)
...or email info@comhaltas.ca
Find our Facebook page 'Comhaltas Saint John' at www.facebook.com/IrishSJ.
Find our Facebook page 'Comhaltas Saint John' at www.facebook.com/IrishSJ.