Mission
Cultural traditions should be an enriching part of the lives of Irish people everywhere, particularly our young people; they should be a living, highly visible and vibrant part of society; they should be easily accessible to all; and their unique social, cultural and economic benefits should be fully realised by communities and individuals throughout the country and in Irish communities abroad.
Values
Diverse
We are all-embracing of everyone regardless of race, religion, or ability.
Open & Honest
We ensure our services are underpinned by fairness, in recognition of the dignity and humanity of each person, free from harassment. We are an anti-sectarian and anti-racist organisation.
Empower
We believe in the intrinsic value of every person, and we aim to further the dignity of all associated with our movement.
Inspire
We want each individual to avail of opportunities for self expression in the pursuit of traditional music, song, dance and language.
Inclusive
We promote equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious belief or lack thereof, race, ethnicity or nationality.
Cothromaíocht
Through the delivery of our ‘Cothromaíocht’ initiative, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, Comhaltas has contributed to building a safe and respectful environment within the arts for all who engage with the organisation.
More about Comhaltas
Our History
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann was founded in 1951 with the objective of keeping our unique cultural traditions, in all forms, alive and returning them to a prominent position in Irish life.
Our Structure
As a cultural organisation involving tens of thousands of people across the globe, Comhaltas is built on a democratic structure that reflects the volunteer nature of its membership.
