Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is the largest group involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music. It is a non-profit cultural movement with hundreds of local branches around the world and has been working for the cause of Irish music since the middle of the last century (1951 to be precise!). Their efforts continue with increasing zeal as the movement launches itself into the 21st century.
OUR BRANCH of cce
This is the Mícheál Ó Domhnaill Oregon Branch, a name we have chosen to honor the late singer, guitar player and Gaelic speaker who contributed so much to the preservation and growth of traditional music and culture here in Portland. Our goal in organizing this branch is to keep those traditions alive, in particular, to marry the music to the dance, both sean-nos, and in particular set dancing, the most popular form of traditional social dance in Ireland.
The Mícheál Ó Domhnaill Oregon Branch is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and one of over 400 branches worldwide. We do not have any religious affiliations and are open to people of all backgrounds.
THE BOARD + KEY MEMBERS
Brian O’hAirt | CHAIRPERSON
Michael Steen-Orr | VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Dylan Wilde Howard | SECRETARY & MEMBERSHIP
Dawn Juliano| TREASURER
Genevieve Galarneau | AUDITOR
Brian O’hAirt | IRISH OFFICER
Preston Wilde Howard | PUBLIC RELATIONS & WEBSITE
Niamh Branigan| YOUTH OFFICER
Tim Smith & Emma Branigan | MEMBERS AT LARGE
Emily Muldoon | WEBSITE
Janet Trygstad | HOSPITALITY