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Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (pronounced Coal-tas Kyol-tor-ee Air-in) translated into English roughly means "A gathering of Irish Musicians." Comhaltas was founded in Dublin in 1951, and has grown to encompass over 400 branches worldwide including 45 branches in North America. Comhaltas is Ireland's leading cultural organization. It is non-politcial and non-denominational. You don't have to be a musician to join. You just have to like and be interested in traditional Irish music, dance, language and culture. Our motto, "ceol agus gaol," means music and friendship. And that's the whole idea, to have fun while keeping the tradition - The REAL IRELAND TRADITION - alive. Comhaltas keeps historical archives, sponsors competitions (called Fleadhs), and publishes a first class magazine, Treoir. They also produce documentary films, videos, and recordings and sponsors scholarships and felowships to students, musicians and dancers. The Martin Wynne Chapter of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann is dedicated to renowned Irish Fiddler from Ireland, who also made his home here in Western New York. Credited with many tunes, many of which bear his name, ... Martin Wynne was both an outstanding musician and teacher. He was also a mentor for many to live an learn from. Members of his family still reside here in the Western New York area. Locally, the Martin Wynne Chapter is active in a number of monthly activities that help keep the Irish Tradition and culture alive and growing. Irish Language (Scoil Cultúir na hÉireann) Conversational Irish The objectives of this course have been created to satisfy achievement of the proficiency levels as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Objectives The main objective of this course is the achievement of conversation fluency of a beginner proficiency levels as defined by the ACTFL. Specifically this means, 1. Students will be able to participate successfully in situational communicative experiences that demonstrate that they are capable of identifying themselves, their nationality, their place of birth and current address age, birthday time of day and date, course of study, and employment. 2 They will also demonstrate proficiency in obtaining the same information from others.
Students will become proficient at constructing and diagramming simple sentences built on present tense of the verb ‘to be’.
Students experience level appropriate cultural activities that will provide ’mini’ immersion experiences in the Irish Language and deeper insights into Irish Culture. Text: 1. Buntus Cainte: Formal Conversational Situation Book I
2. Progress in Irish: a graded Irish grammar lessons 1-10
3. Favorite Irish Legends: a dual language book, three short legends to be read in English
4. Focloir Scoile: English/Irish, Irish/English dictionary For more information and class times contact Scoil Cultúir na hÉireann Dance (Innisfree Ceili Dancers ) The Innishfree Ceili dancers are part of the adult Irish dance program in Western New York. We meet every Tuesday (year round) from 7:30PM to 10:00 PM in the Emerald Room of the Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Rd., Buffalo NY 14220. We teach ceili dances that have been passed down to us from our ancestors. There is no special dress or shoes needed(no sneakers please), no partner or experience is required. We have a spectrum of ages from young adult to seniors. The atmosphere is relaxed with emphasis on enjoyment. Beginners are most welcome. It is a fun, sociable evening, so why not 'TAR DOMHSA LINN'? (Come dance with us) For more information or to confirm a particular Tuesday, contact the Innisfree Ceili Dancers or call Shane and Jean Devlin at 627-5966 Irish Country Dancers (Irish Square Dancing) Irish Country Dancing (similar to American square dancing) and also known as "Set Dancing" takes place on Thursday Nights at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 3107 Main St. near Lisbon (Parking lot is on Lisbon and you must enter the hall from there), starting about 7:45 PM. Set dancing started hundreds of years ago mainly in the West of Ireland. Today it is popular not only in Ireland but also all over the world and especially in North America. It is done to jigs and reels and is fast, aerobic and fun. Present age group is from 21 years into the 70's. Beginners are always welcome and it is easy to learn. It is not necessary to bring a partner and no fancy costumes are required. In addition, experienced teachers Brendan and Glenda Brown conduct most sessions. Lessons are taught in a relaxed atmosphere with emphasis on the social and aerobic aspects. But the bottom line is to have a good time. For more information contact Joe Brown at 834-9459. Ceilis Several ceilis (dances) are held throughout the year in this area, at the Buffalo Irish Center and other venues. Ceilis are also held regularly in Rochester and Toronto. For more information, directions or to confirm a given night call. Sessions Buffalo Irish Arts Society Session On the third Sunday of each month the Buffalo Irish Arts Society hosts an Irish Traditional Music Session at the Buffalo Irish Center starting at 6:00 PM in the Pub. There is also a beginner or "slow" session in the Library of the Buffalo Irish Center. FIN-WYN S e i s i ú n About every three months, February, May, August and November a joint Irish Traditional Music Session is held in Batavia, NY at O'lacy's Pub between the Martin Wynne and Tom Finucane branches of Comhaltas Ceoiltori Eireann. 
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