Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Flashcards
What are they also known as
The society of the musicians of Ireland
What do they do
They are dedicated ti the promotion of irish music,song, dance and the language of ireland
When was it founded and by whom
1951 by a group of traditional pipers
Why was it founded
They felt irish music was in decline
What is it often abbreviated to
Comhaltas or CCE
Who is the director general of the organisation
Labrás Ó Murchú
What are their goals
To promote Irish traditional music in all its forms.
To restore the playing of the harp and the uilleann pipes in the National life of Ireland.
To promote Irish traditional dancing.
To foster and promote Irish language at all times.
To create a closer bond among all lovers of Irish music.
To co-operate with all bodies working for the restoration of Irish culture.
To establish branches throughout the country and abroad to achieve foregoing aims and projects.
What annual music festival are they in charge of opening?
Fhleadh Cheoil
Where is the fhleadh cheoil usually held
In August.
The 2005 and 2006 events
