About us

The Irish Minstrels is the oldest and largest branch of Comhaltas in Britain. We have a membership of over 300 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 25 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;

  • Regular fundraising concerts & ceilithe (plural of ceili), giving our members the opportunity to perform whilst raising much needed branch funds to subsidise other events.

Image taken by ABCassidy Photography on behalf of BEMIS at Celtic Connections festival, Glasgow.