Comeraghs Comhaltas Branch

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Comhaltas Craobh na gCumarach is dedicated to the promotion of all forms of traditional Irish culture. The group’s particular emphasis is education of the young generation. The Comeraghs branch ( Craobh na gCumarach) is based in the townsland of Cúl na Smear in the smallest parish in Waterford about 6 miles North-East of Dungarvan. Originally called the Naomh Pádraig branch it was founded in 1979

to serve this totally rural parish known as Kilgobinet, Colligan and Kilbrien. At the annual general meeting in 1996 the present name of Craobh na gCumarach was ratified. Since then the branch has increased in effectiveness across most disciplines, furthering the aims of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. Our sphere of influence continues to widen and our events and classes are attended by members and families from many surrounding parishes and communities. For the first 10 to 15 years the branch activities were concentrated on competitions and preparation for them. In more recent times the focus has changed with priority being given to social events, the development of the individual, and performance skills. Fleadh Nua, Scoil Samhradh Willie Clancy and Scoil Éigse are very popular destinations for our members. Our branch is proud to be a part of the national organisation Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

19/04/2026

Uisce Éireann yesterday (Friday) marked the commencement of works on a major upgrade to drinking water infrastructure in the Dungarvan area.

Come along for a few tunes and meet members from other branches 🎶🎵
31/03/2026

Come along for a few tunes and meet members from other branches 🎶🎵

03/03/2026

Entries for Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise will be taken in Coolnasmear on Friday 6th and Friday 13th March. 🪉🪈🎻🪕🎵🎶

06/02/2026

🇺🇸 USA TOUR — MARCH 🇺🇸
We’re delighted to be heading back to the United States this March for a special run of concerts across 8 states, sharing traditional Irish music, songs, and stories along the way.
🎻 Danú — March USA Tour Dates
📍 Fri, Mar 6
Arts on Alexander
Austin, TX
📍 Sun, Mar 8 | 2:00 PM
Dorothy Menker Theater
Palos Hills, IL
📍 Wed, Mar 11
Macky Auditorium
Boulder, CO
📍 Fri, Mar 13
Fox Tucson Theatre
Tucson, AZ
📍 Sat, Mar 14 | 3:30 PM
Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
Wickenburg, AZ
📍 Tue, Mar 17 | 7:00 PM
Etherredge Center
Aiken, SC
📍 Wed, Mar 18 | 7:30 PM
Parker Concert Hall – Brevard Music Center
Brevard, NC
📍 Fri, Mar 20 | 8:00 PM
George Mason University – Center for the Arts
Fairfax, VA
📍 Sat, Mar 21 | 7:00 PM
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD
🎟 Tickets & full details:
👉 www.danu.net
We can’t wait to return to the road and see familiar faces — and new ones — across the US.
Please share with friends and join us if we’re coming your way ☘️🎶

10/01/2026

Enrolment for classes for 2025/26 is now closed, enrolment will reopen in September.
Sunday Session back tomorrow evening, 6pm-7.30pm Coolnasmear Hall. 🎶🎵

18/12/2025

Some of our younger members continuing our long standing tradition of supporting Dungarvan Lions Club Christmas Appeal this evening. Maith sibh! 🎵🎶🎄🎄

We had a super Christmas party on Sunday. Míle buíochas to Santa for calling in to hear a few tunes. Keep St Stephen's D...
17/12/2025

We had a super Christmas party on Sunday. Míle buíochas to Santa for calling in to hear a few tunes. Keep St Stephen's Day afternoon free as we hope to resurrect the tradition of Hunting the Wren.

13/11/2025

Congratulations to Colette Martin on her election as secretary of Comhaltas Co. Board. Colette from Colligan who has been an active member of Ballyduff branch was a member of Comeraghs branch during her junior days.

👀 💀 👻We had a spooktacular session last night for our Halloween party 👻 💀 👀
27/10/2025

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We had a spooktacular session last night for our Halloween party
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Such sad news. Geraldine taught fiddle in our branch for a number of years. This is a beautiful photo of a concert she p...
10/10/2025

Such sad news. Geraldine taught fiddle in our branch for a number of years. This is a beautiful photo of a concert she played here in Cúl na Sméar Hall. All in Comeraghs Comhaltas send our sympathies to Geraldine's family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of the talented fiddle player Geraldine O'Callaghan from Co Cork. She was my daughter's fiddle teacher for a couple of years when we lived in Co Waterford. She played in the Sliabh Luachra style, influenced by musicians like Julia Clifford, Pádraig O’Keeffe and Denis Murphy. I took this photo of her playing at a concert in Cúil na Sméar Hall near Dungarvan in 2008, along with Conal Ó Gráda on flute and Seán Ó Fearghail on guitar. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

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Cúil Na Sméar Dungarvan
Waterford
Y173X4

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