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IRISH FILM FESTIVAL Sunday April 27, 2008 at Cabrillo College. FREE! CEILIS & SESSIONS Play tunes or dance the night away! LOCAL RESOURCES Where to go for concerts or instruction in Irish music, dance, and language. CCE LINKS Find other CCE branches and events. MEMBERSHIP More about our branch and how to join! |
Fáilte (Welcome) to the
Clifford-Hoban Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann!
Santa Cruz/Monterey, CA
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (pronounced "coal-tus kyol-tory air-un") is
an international organization dedicated to the advancement of traditional
Irish music, language, dance, and culture. Translation from the Irish
(Gaelic) name is roughly "A Gathering of Irish Musicians."
The organization (often called CCE) was founded in Ireland in 1951, at
a time when Irish music and other traditions were in danger
of being ignored. Since then, thousands of people in CCE have helped to
propagate and invigorate traditional Irish culture. CCE has no political
or religious agenda, and you do not have to be Irish to participate.
The Clifford-Hoban branch of CCE, now eight years old, is one of only
four branches in the Western U.S. We sponsor many
activities, including traditional music and singing sessions, céilís
(social dances with live music), house parties, classes, workshops,
house concerts, and a film festival. Our group is very friendly and
open to new members!
For more information, please e-mail Janet Herman, branch chair, at:
fasola@cruzio.com
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Website created by Janet Herman
www.folkplanet.com