This is the March 2026 newsletter of Craobh Chualann. We have a new logo, we hope you like it! Nuachtlitir Uimhir 8 – Márta 2026

Below are the proposed arrangements for the End of Year concert tunes.

Please find a link to the communal tunes booklet that everybody is welcome to play along with at the end of year concert. There will be some simple arrangements over the coming weeks, and each instrument group will be featured in some way, either alone or in pairs. Your teachers plan to work through some of these tunes in […]

Get the latest update on what is happening in the branch below with details on dates for Term 2 and upcoming events in the branch, at a Dublin, Leinster and All Ireland level. Many thanks for Fiona Sundermann for compiling.

Class dates for next term shall be as follows:  Registration Friday 29th August Classes: 12, 19 and 26 Sep; 3, 10, 17 and 24 October; 7, 14, 21 and 28 November; 5 and 12 December

Term 2 are dates: 10, 17, 24 & 31 Jan; 7, 14 & 28 Feb; 7, 21 & 28 March; 4 & 11 April; 2 & 9 May

Please find a link to a document which has some update for the Sets, Solos & Snippet by Ann Trainor. This includes updates to Hornpipe Set 8: McMahon’s & The Ballyoran , Page 117: Around the Fairy Fort & The New Broom, Page 144, Waltz 6: Tom Bhetty’s, Page 169, Craobh Composition 1: Ceol na […]

As a branch we encourage and support all our members to learn about and experience Irish culture. One of our members Padraig O Cearbhaill has penned and shared these thoughtful phrases which are posted on view in our branch on Friday nights. Enjoy !

Craobh Chualann Grúpa Ceoil were delighted and honoured to play for the residents in the MS Care Centre in Rathgar on Sunday 29th September. A big thank you to Carmel Gray, a dedicated member of our group for facilitating the seisiún and as ever to our musical leader Ann Trainor for having us ready to […]

Craobh Chualann Classes for Term 1 shall commence on Friday 13th September. We attach a provisional draft class schedule which is subject to change. Registration is due to take place on Friday 30th August at 7pm (or 8pm for new members). Please note that there have been some minor changes to the schedule. Ann Trainor […]