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Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann O’Neill Malcom Branch, Washington, DC

Learn

Based in the nation’s capital, the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) O’Neill Malcom Branch is able to gather some of the best traditional musicians, dancers, and teachers from the Mid-Atlantic region. Become a member!

Celebrate

From local sessions and ceilis, to classes, group activities, and extended programming, CCÉ offers many ways to celebrate traditional Irish music and culture.

Get Involved

Dublin-based Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) is the largest non-profit group involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music and culture. Started in 1951, CCÉ now has branches all over the world. The O’Neill Malcom Branch serves the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Welcome!

In Irish, we say fáilte roimh.

And we mean it most sincerely, as we invite you learn about the O’Neill Malcom branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ).

Our non-profit organization is part of a global organization devoted to Irish traditional music and culture. Throughout the year, we sponsor a great number of events, celebrating the talents of our branch members as well as enjoying guest performers and teachers from other communities.

Consider our branch of the CCÉ to be your gateway to the world of Irish traditional cultural activities, regionally, nationally and internationally.

JOIN US FOR THE IRISH FOLK FESTIVAL: SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 27th Annual CCÉ O’Neill Malcom Irish Folk Festival, which will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Arts Herndon, in downtown Herndon, VA. This highly anticipated event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with FREE ENTRANCE, so mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with vibrant Irish culture, music, and dance!

CCÉ 50th Anniversary ​North American Convention

In July of 2023, the CCÉ O’Neill Malcom Branch hosted the 50th Anniversary North American Convention in Bethesda, MD.

The convention featured ceilis, performances, sessions, workshops, roundtables, and more.

Find out more about the 2024 North American Convention, to be hosted in Buffalo, NY April 4th-7th by clicking here.