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

Event List - Here is a handy list outlining our regular monthly events.

Set Dancing Workshop with Patrick O'Dea - Thursday, February 21^st - All the way from Ireland we have a special treat for you all - A set dancing workshop with Patrick O'Dea instructing in the Saint Francis room at the U.I.C.C. from 7:30pm until 9:30pm. Dancing at the Plough and Stars to follow.
$10 for CCE Members, $15 for non-members.

Children's Céilí - Sunday, February 17^th - It's fun for all at the next Children's Céilí will be held at the U.I.C.C. FREE for CCE Members, non-members are $5 per child or $10 for two or more chlidren.

An Introduction to Irish Music Through the Tin Whistle - We are pleased to continue our Children's Music Program with these introductory classes, held both in San Francisco and Berkeley. These are six session classes intended for children in school grades 2 through 6. Please contact Michael Riemer for information on the next series of classes.

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 December 30^th 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.

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.

2008 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.