Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann

O'Neill-Malcom Branch

Dublin-based Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) is the largest, single, non-profit group involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music and culture. Started in 1951, CCÉ now has branches all over the world. The O’Neill Malcom Branch primarily serves the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

 

     



2013 CCÉ Musical Arts & Dance (MAD) Week

Monday through Friday, July 8-12, 2013
Selected Workshops on Saturday, July 13

Cedar Lane Unitarian Church
9601 Cedar Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814-4099

Some of the world's best performance artists and teachers are joining us again this year for classes in fiddle, flute, Uilleann Pipes, penny whistle, bodhran, concertina, button accordion, guitar/bouzouki, banjo, Celtic harp, singing & songwriting, Sean-nos dance and set dance.

We've added Irish piano, cello and a variety of compelling workshops during the lunchtime elective period, some of which also extend to Saturday.

To make MAD Week more affordable to the entire family, first two full-time registrations per family pay full rate; other family members receive full time registration at half day rate!

Faculty bios and registration links below!

Artist Bios // Information on classes and workshops // Register online on the MAD Week Web Site. Early Registration Discount available! //

Contact Mitch Fanning, Director, for information or to ask Questions about the 2013 MAD Week. Register online soon.

This is the finale of the Faculty Performance from the 2012 MAD Week:

Purchase a DVD of the 2012 MAD Week Faculty Concert HERE!

CCE MAD Week flyer

CCE Ceili

Saturday: October 12, 2013


Frying Pan Park Visitor’s Center
(This is NOT where the barns are!), 2739 West Ox Road, Herdon VA 20171.

Dance Workshop Mayo Lancers 7 - 7:30 p.m.
Dance 7:30-10:30pm

More information and a Playlist

Fall Ceili Dates:

Nov 16, and Dec 14

THE 18th ANNUAL CCÉ IRISH FOLK FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 21, 2013
Sherwood Community Center at Van Dyck Park
3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030
&
The Auld Shebeen Irish Pub
3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.

2012 Schedule and Performers

Pictures from the 2012 Festival

 

Covention Logo

The O'Neill Malcom Branch
hosted the

2013 Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann North American Province Annual Convention

April 4 - 7, 2013

Thanks to all volunteers, organizers, and performers!

Well Done!

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