Steeped in music, Damien grew up in Coleraine, gaining a deep respect and understanding of the folk tradition, alongside a healthy appetite to explore its every edge. Even though they are an ocean apart, Ron Block of California is somehow the banjo sibling of Damien, seemingly cut from the same cloth. Both celebrated musicians, they have performed with the likes ... More »
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⭐🎶 GOITSE IN CONCERT - This Saturday! ⭐🎶
17 May 2022
🗓 Saturday 21st May ⏰ 8:30pm 📍Dún Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre Only 4 days until the phenomenal trad quintet Goitse come to Dún Uladh for a fantastic night of music, brimming with zeal, finesse and that terrific trad energy! It is the only Ulster date on the band's calendar, so Dún Uladh are delighted to have them to the stage! ... More »
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St Patricks Day celebrations are back in Omagh for a jam packed day of family friendly fun from 12-4pm across the town. Dún Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre in association with Fermanagh Omagh District Council brings you an exciting day of music, dance, drama and entertainment including a petting farm, stilt walkers and street characters as well as free of charge ... More »
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🌟 TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2021 🌟
28 Oct 2021
The annual TG4 Gradam Ceoil are being broadcast on TG4 and Worldwide online at 9.30pm on Sunday October 31st More »
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✅👍 We're good to go 👍✅
28 Jul 2021
Dún Uladh is delighted to announce that we're officially 'Good to Go'. We hold the industry standard meaning we have followed government & industry COVID-19 guidelines, with risk assessment in place & a process to maintain cleanliness & aid distancing. Keep your eyes peeled for an exciting announcement on our upcoming events! We look forward to welcoming back our sorely ... More »
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‼️🌟 FLEADHFEST 2021 🌟‼️
27 Jul 2021
FleadhFest is an exciting initiative being undertaken by Comhaltas Units during 2021, in circumstances when normal Fleadh Cheoil activity is not possible. FleadhFest is the story of Comhaltas told from the point of view of each County and Province - the story of the people, community and culture which sustains our traditions of music, song, dance, storytelling and language, ensuring ... More »
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Dún Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre concerts are coming back: Live event plans for Ulster’s best trad acts
16 Jul 2021
After endless months of no live music or concerts, events are slowly beginning to creep back into fans and artists schedules, and it’s safe to say, Dún Uladh cannot wait to have everyone back. After months of online, rescheduled and even cancelled gigs, Dún Uladh is delighted to announce the return of its concert series from the 29th July, with ... More »
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Changes to Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland – Updated 14 May An indicative date of 24th May has been set for the reopening of indoor visitor and cultural attractions, such as museums, galleries and cinemas (music venues are not included). Libraries will also be permitted to fully reopen. You must wear a face covering when you go to any indoor ... More »
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🌟🗣 Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 🌟🗣
10 May 2021
🗓 10 - 16th May 2021 Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness week 2021 as hosted by the mental health foundation. It's so important now more than ever to take care of our mental health. To get involved in Mental Health Awareness week, you can visit; https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health More »
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🌟🗣Mental Health First Aid training course🌟🗣
10 May 2021
Comhaltas in Britain is running a course on First Aid for Mental Health. The course is a level 3 qualification(UK) / Level 6 (Scotland) and is run by 1st Aid 4 Everyone, led by an experienced instructor who is also a Comhaltas member. The course is subsidised and is open to Comhaltas members in Britain and Ireland as well as ... More »
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Great news! Arts Council of Northern Ireland have announced an a new funding opportunity which would be perfect for Ulster CCÉ branches who have, or are intending to return to delivering classes after COVID. For further information and to apply, just follow the link below; http://artscouncil-ni.org/funding/scheme/musical-instruments-for-professional-and-non-professional-performing-groups?utm_source=NewZapp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=24_Aug_2020 More »
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‼️ NEWSLFASH‼️
4 Aug 2020
Fleadh2020 TG4 6-9 August 9.30pm YouTube: https://youtu.be/bxGSsydZnjk Lean leis an gceol, the music continues. TG4 in partnership with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, brings us Fleadh2020, a 4-night celebration of Fleadh Ceoil around the world. Fleadh2020 is a gathering (socially distanced and virtual) of Irish traditional musicians from around the world who, under normal circumstances, would be coming together to celebrate the ... More »
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👏🌟 NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2020 🌟👏
7 Jun 2020
As part of national volunteers week, we would like to extend our gratitude to our many volunteers within Comhaltas who help make the organisation what it is today. We have seen many examples of how the volunteers get involved in past years and it seems that even a pandemic won't stop the Comhaltas members doing fantastic voluntary and charity work. ... More »
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👏🌟 NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2020 🌟👏
5 Jun 2020
As part of national volunteers week, we would like to extend our gratitude to our many volunteers within Comhaltas who help make the organisation what it is today. We have seen many examples of how the volunteers get involved in past years and it seems that even a pandemic won't stop the Comhaltas members doing fantastic voluntary and charity work. ... More »
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👏🌟 NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2020 🌟👏
4 Jun 2020
As part of national volunteers week, we would like to extend our gratitude to our many volunteers within Comhaltas who help make the organisation what it is today. It goes without saying that without Comhaltas volunteer’s time and effort, the county and provincial Fleadhanna just would not be possible. The diligent volunteers in each branch across the globe go above ... More »
