Welcome to the homepage of the Sean O’Riada Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE), located in Albany NY, USA. Sean O’Riada (1931-1971) was an Irish composer and arranger of Irish traditional music. Through his incorporation of modern and traditional techniques he became one of the most important figures in the revival of Irish traditional music during the 1960s.
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Comhaltas is a worldwide organization with over 400 branches dedicated to the promotion of Irish traditional music, dance and language. The Sean O’Riada branch was established in 1984.
We meet every third Sunday of the month excluding July and August. at Celtic Hall 430 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205; telephone: 518-250-5890 The learning session is from 12-1 and the regular session continues to 4:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE: The March 2024 session will be held on March 10th.
See our events page for the schedule of our regular and special events.
Old friends and new visitors are always welcome.
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