Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann - Cooley-Keegan Branch, San Francisco

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Cooley-Keegan Branch of San Francisco

Failte!

Welcome to the website for the Cooley~Keegan San Francisco branch of CCÉ.

We encourage everyone to take a glimpse into the wonderful culture of Ireland. Come join us for a great time with music, dance, and special events. If you have never experienced Irish set dancing or céilí dancing, let our excellent dance instructors put you at ease.

Our dance lessons and dancing events are open to everyone, our lessons are free as are most of the dance events. We do generally charge for admission to ceilis and workshops. For more information about our dancing activities, please visit our dance page.

We hope you take a few minutes to tour our site. Be sure to click Announcements, Events, and Calendar to see what's happening in our branch and surrounds.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh!

Joe Cooley

Kevin Keegan

Announcements & News

Language and Music Classes - We are now offering following classes on a weekly basis:
	Irish Language Classes - are held weekly on Saturday morning at the U.I.C.C.
	Children's Tin Whistle Classes - are held weekly on Tuesday nights at the U.I.C.C.
	Children's Fiddle Classes - are held weekly on Wednesday nights at the U.I.C.C.
	Children & Adult Bodhran Classes - are held weekly on Saturday morning at the U.I.C.C.
Please contact for more information.

A few special events are coming up in the next two months:

Sunday, January 22nd is the next Children's Ceili. 4 - 6pm at the U.I.C.C.

Thursday, February 16th, we have Direct from Ireland, Patrick O'Dea teaching a set dancing workshop at the UICC from 7:30pm until 9:30pm. After the workshop, remain at the UICC for a ceili featuring the music of Saen & Pat O'Donnell from 9:30 until 11:00pm. Cost: $15

Then of course, we have our regular Event List - Here is a handy list outlining our regular monthly events.

CCE hosts a night of Irish music and dance at the U.I.C.C. - Join us on third Saturday of every month at the UICC for dinner, music and dancing.

Mallen Scholarship - Application Form - The Mallen Scholarship was established through the generosity of Kevin Mallen, an enthusiastic supporter of Comhaltas during his lifetime. The purpose of the scholarship is to support students learning to play traditional Irish music. Mr. Mallen’s generous bequest to our Branch allows us to fund this scholarship in his name. Apply by January 31^st for consideration of next years awards.

If you child is learning traditional Irish music, and will be aged 16 or under at the time of award, they are eligible for this scholarship.

2011 Membership Forms - Paper versions are available here, or you can use our on-line membership form. Give the gift of Irish Culture - Gift Memberships to CCE! Sample form here.