Who we are
Lackagh Comhaltas was founded in the late 1970’s and music continued to flourish in the area down through the years. Over the past decade, Lackagh Comhaltas have been extremely active and vibrant as a Comhaltas branch. Every Friday, all members meet for our branch sessions to learn and exchange tunes. These sessions take place in a community-based environment where lifelong friendships are formed.
Our Aim
Our overall aim in Lackagh Comhaltas is to encourage young friendships through Irish traditional music, song, dance and storytelling. Long may this strong tradition continue amongst our youth.
Fleadh
Lackagh Comhaltas members are no strangers to the Fleadh Cheoil scene, be it playing a session on the street, competing in a competition or playing to a large audience on the outdoor gig rig!
Solo competitors, duets, trios, ceilí bands and grupaí cheoil from the branch have successfully competed at county, provincial at and All-Ireland Fleadh cheoil’s in all age groups.
We are so proud to have taken home All-Ireland medals in numerous competitions in recent years. These achievements are testament to the commitment and loyalty of our young musicians, teachers, and parents alike.
The following are some of the projects and events which we have enjoyed being involved in:
Recorded and produced two CDs entitled “The Bloom of Youth” and “Ceol agus Cairdeas”.
After winning the All-Ireland u12 Céilí Band competition in 2023, our winning band performed on Fleadh TV and The Late Late Toy Show.
Guest musician sessions and workshops with visiting teachers
Competitions: Pléaracha, Mummers, Scór na nÓg, Community Games
Concert Performances: Town Hall Theatre Concert 2025, Ceol na nÓg Concert in Leisureland, Trad on the Prom, Galway Races
We have also had the privilege to support leading traditional acts such as Sean Keane, Goitse, We Banjo 3, Comhaltas Macalla na hÉireann Irish Tour and Sharon Shannon.
Fun adventures on our Glasgow Exchange with St. Roch’s, Trip to Tipp, Trip to Omagh, Wildlands, Lough Key outings
SCT Comhaltas exams
Projects and Events
