About

About CCÉ Boston

Preserving the traditions of Ireland — through music, dance, language and culture — in Greater Boston since 1975.

Who we are

One of the largest branches of Comhaltas

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is an international organization founded in Ireland in 1951 to preserve traditional Irish music and culture and to share it with people everywhere. Today it has over 400 branches worldwide.

Since its founding in 1975, Boston's branch has grown into one of the largest, with a membership of musicians, dancers, teachers and patrons dedicated to preserving the traditions of Ireland through its music, dance, language and culture.

Founded 1975

Originally the Hanafin-Cooley Branch, now Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley.

501(c)(3) non-profit

A registered Massachusetts not-for-profit corporation.

Music, dance & language

A living tradition handed down through generations.

400+
Comhaltas branches worldwide
1975
Founded in Boston
1951
Comhaltas founded in Ireland
100%
Non-profit & volunteer-led

Handing down the tradition

Our local branch is registered as a Massachusetts not-for-profit corporation under General Laws Chapter 180, and is approved by the IRS as a qualified non-profit under IRC Sec. 501(c)(3).

Weekly instrument classes run through the CCÉ Boston Music School from September to May, and set & ceili dancing classes are held across the city. Our bi-monthly seisiúns bring the community together for music and dancing at the Canadian-American Hall in Watertown.

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Get involved with the branch

Branch Organization

Meet the officers and volunteers who keep the branch running.

Hall of Fame

The musicians honoured by the CCÉ Northeast Regional Hall of Fame.

Membership

Join us — membership is open to all who love the tradition.

Music School

Learn to play with our world-class faculty of Irish musicians.

Become part of the tradition

Join as a member, take a class, or come along to a session.