Music Classes return for a new term in September 2026

Classes in traditional music are organised for all ages and all levels of musician.

Class Registration 2026-27:

In order to register for our classes, use the "Registration" link at the top of the page. The registration form will request the following information:

Number of classes Junior and Adult: Click the number of classes you need here. 

The next page in the registration will request information based on the number of classes you have indicated. A ticket will be assigned to each class.

Fill in the name of the musician and date of birth (if under 18).

Confirm the instrument and musician level. If you are a new member and unsure about musician level, choose a level and raise this question with our committee on the open night in September. It is important to ensure that the musician is in a class at the appropriate level to help them develop their skills.

The details will be requested for each class until all mandatory details have been completed.

Contact Details:

Contact details will be requested for the main adult in the family. Please ensure that these details are correct as we will need both email and phone contact details to keep you updated throughout the year.

Additional Information:

Your consent is then requested on the following items:

• Can we contact you on Whatsapp to keep you informed about your music classes? 
  
  
• Do you consent to images/photographs being used by Craobh Shlí Dhála for the purposes of the promotion of Comhaltas? 
  
  
• Do you consent to audio/audio visual recordings being used by Craobh Shlí Dhála for the purposes of the promotion of Comhaltas? 
  
  
• Membership of Comhaltas is required to participate in our classes. Please acknowledge. 
  
  
• Do you need an instrument to rent? (Instruments subject to availability)
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• Add a second family Email address here for branch correspondence (this is to ensure another adult in the family is kept updated on class related and branch events)

When you click on "Go to Payment" note that you will not be charged for the classes. Click on "Pay Now" and the registration will be submitted. You will receive an automated email confirming that you registration has been submitted.

Classes available

Classes are offered in the following instruments (subject to demand):

• Fiddle
• Button Accordion
• Tin Whistle
• Flute
• Piano Accordion
• Concertina
• Banjo/Mandolin
• Harp
• Traditional Singing
• Bodhrán
• Traditional Guitar
• Céilí Drums
• Traditional Irish Piano
• Céilí Band
• Grúpaí Cheoil
• Pre-Instrumental 

Classes are graded for beginners, improvers, intermediate and advanced musicians of all ages. Our teachers provide excellent tuition and all students will be encouraged to participate in the open music sessions which are held regularly.

Note that we will strive to provide a class for the instrument and level that you request, however a minimum number of students are required in order to support a teacher for each class.

The branch is committed to giving particular support to those with young families. A family fee allows the whole family, parents and children, to participate in as many classes as they wish.

Another practical support for families is our instrument loan scheme which allows parents to postpone buying an instrument for a trial period until satisfied that their child has taken to it. Instruments are limited, however, so members are advised to contact a member of the committee when enrolling.

All teachers and officers of the branch are Garda vetted.

Class Fees and Payments 2026/27:

Our class fees for each term are as follows:

Junior class single term (12 classes): €103 (including card payment fee)

Adult class single term (12 classes): €128 (including card payment fee)

A 10% Discount is applied for a family availing of 3 or more classes.

There is a cap applied to the class fees for any family which participate in multiple classes. The maximum fees payable by a family are €460 plus membership.

On receipt of your registration, we will check that a class is available and confirm this with the participant.  We will then send you an invoice for the class fees and membership related to your registration, with any discounts or cap applied.

All payments in 2026-2027 will be via a Stripe Payment Link. Do not use our previous IBAN details which will change this year.

Please contact a member of the committee if you have any questions relating to class fees, membership, or instrument rental.

Membership of our Comhaltas Branch is required to participate in our classes. The membership rates are as follows:

• €6.40 for Junior (U18) (including card payment fee)
• €12.55 for Senior (including card payment fee)
• €20.70 for a Family membership (including card payment fee)

The membership fees will be added to the class fees on your invoice.

Data Protection:

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann does not share personal data with third parties. The data and contact details that are provided above are used by CCÉ for the purposes of Comhaltas administration and activities.

For all enquiries regarding classes please contact us here.