Information for Cambridge Comhaltas Branch Members

Comhaltas annual memberships are now due!

Please complete a membership form and submit it along with the corresponding fee in cash to either Kathleen or Erin at the Rathmore Club by the October Half-term. Thank you! [adult membership form] [family membership form]

Exciting News!

We’re delighted to announce that we are welcoming a new teacher to our branch – Erin Hood, who will be offering banjo and mandolin lessons.

Erin previously taught in her home branch in Tyrone and brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our teaching team. We’re very excited to have her join us here in Cambridge!

If you or someone you know is interested in banjo or mandolin lessons, please get in touch with me directly and I’ll put you in contact with Erin.

Stay Connected

Please help us spread the word by following and sharing our branch social media pages. Promotion is a team effort, and your support really helps!

I also have plenty of flyers and posters available – if you have a local noticeboard or community space where one could go up, please let me know. I’m usually at the Rathmore Club most weeks from 6pm if you’d like to collect some.

Upcoming Events – 2026

(Please add these to your diary!)

Wednesday 7th January – Lessons Resume – The Rathmore Club, Cambridge

6th–8th February 2026
Cambridge TradFest 2026
Mill Road, Cambridge
A weekend of Irish music and dance right here in Cambridge! Expect great sessions, concerts, and community celebrations.

Sunday 19th April 2026
Midland Region Fleadh
Newman University, Birmingham
Regional competitions for all ages and instruments — a fantastic opportunity to take part and represent the branch.

Friday 26th – Sunday 28th June 2026
All Britain Fleadh
Venue TBC – London & Southern Area
The major annual competition for all UK branches — a vibrant weekend of music, song, and dance.

2nd–9th August 2026
All Ireland Fleadh – Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
The biggest celebration of Irish traditional culture in the world — featuring competitions, concerts, and sessions throughout the week.

Irish Dance Classes in Cambridge

(Please note: these classes are not organised by Cambridge Comhaltas, but may be of interest to members.)

Monday Evenings | 7:00–8:00pm
Adult Irish Céilí Dancing with Bernie Cafferkey
Teversham Club, 4 Cherry Hinton Rd, Teversham, Cambridge CB1 9AQ
A friendly and welcoming class for adults interested in learning or practising traditional Irish céilí dancing.
Contact: ceili.cambs@gmail.com

Monthly Irish Set Dancing with Robin Gracey
St Philip’s Church, 185 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3AN
Next sessions: Tuesday 4th November & Tuesday 2nd December
Doors open at 7:30pm, dancing finishes by 9:45pm (venue closes at 10pm).
Robin has also started hosting occasional Sunday get-togethers — please contact him directly for more information.
Contact: robin.gracey@btinternet.com