About Us
The Irish Minstrels are the oldest and largest branch of Comhaltas in Britain. We have a membership of over 250 representing the vibrant Irish community in the Greater Glasgow area. Our main branch activities include:
Our weekly classes in St Roch's Secondary School where our team of over 30 tutors led by Musical Director Frank McArdle pass on their knowledge to the next generation
Participation in Fleadh Cheoil (music festival) competitions at regional, provincial and world level
Winter School weekend in January where the branch host masterclasses with expert tutors from around the world culminating in a showcase concert that is fast becoming a world renowned event
Regular fundraising concerts & ceilithe (plural of ceili) Giving our members the opportunity to perform whilst raising much needed branch funds to subsidise other events
As members of Comhaltas we are bound by the laws outlined in The "Bunreacht" which is the constitution of the organisation. Please feel free to download this document and learn more about the day to day running of Comhaltas
Constitution of Comhaltas
Committee
Due to the structure of the organisation, all Comhaltas branches have a team of office bearers who are elected each year at our Annual General Meeting usually held each October. The branch are always looking to see new faces on the committee so you may find yourself involved soon!
The current committee members are: