Other Comhaltas Sites (include links to individual CCE chapters)
Music Sites
- ClareFM
See the "West Wind" link for daily Irish Traditional Music Programs.
- RTE Radio 1
Irish National Radio website. See "Ceili House" https://www.rte.ie/radio/search/query/ceili%20house/ for a good program of Traditional Irish Music.
- O.A.I.M. Online Academy of Irish Music
This website is an outstanding resource for people wanting to learn to play Irish Traditional Music. Covering 14 instruments, and featuring 28 instructors, the site contains over 700 tutorial videos. Also, included are mp3 files, sheet music and virtual participatory sessions. Very reasonably priced, there is also a two-week free trial period to help you make up your mind.
- Tunepal
An amazingly accurate software that identifies the names of tunes after you play a few bars. Available for mobile devices. Over 24,000 tunes indexed.
- The Session
Lots of good tunes available, using abc or musical notation. Also discussions on recordings, sessions, and the music. Probably the best Irish Traditional Music website around.
- Irish Traditional Music Tune Index
An encyclopedic source of information on tunes, albums, tunebooks,etc.
- Henrick Norbeck's Tunebook
A massive compilation of tunes in abc format
- Forte Music Notation Software
Create your own sheet music
- Roni Music
Produces Amazing Slow Downer, software which allows the user to slow down a tune without changing the pitch - a great tool for learning tunes by ear
- Ceol Agus Rince
This calendar is an extensive listing of traditional music and dance events in the Mid-Atlantic area of the US and beyond.
Dance Sites
- Celtic Traditions: All About Irish Dance
- Set Dancing News
This site is a major source of information on set dancing classes and events all over the world.
Other Interesting Links
- Irish American Heritage Museum Albany, NY
A great resource for exhibits, lectures, genealogy resources and music, theater and dance activities all related to Irish culture.
- Capital District Celtic Cultural Association, Inc.
Information on music, dance and other activities of interest.
- Two Rivers Gaelic League
A valuable resource for learning the Irish Language.
- Celtic Treasures
456 Broadway, Saratoga Springs - (518) 583-9452
Provides a 10% discount to those with current Sean O'Riada CCE membership cards