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IRISH MINSTRELS C.C.E.

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The first branch of Comhaltas to be formed outside of Ireland was in Glasgow, Scotland. The Irish Minstrels Branch was established in January 1957. The driving forces at that time were piper Pat McNulty, ballad singer Eoin Kelly and fiddle player, the late Jimmy McHugh. There are now over 400 branches worldwide, promoting the music, song and dance of Ireland. The headquarters are based in Belgrave Square, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, Ireland. As a branch, we maintain an active part in our membership of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann by following the aims of the organisation:

To promote Irish traditional music in all its forms.

To restore the playing of the harp and uilleann pipes.

To promote Irish traditional dancing.

To foster and promote the Irish language at all times.

To create a close bond among lovers of Irish music.

To co-operate with all bodies working for the restoration of Irish culture.

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