Experience excellence at Comhaltas-led Events
Discover the vibrant world of traditional Irish music and culture with these Comhaltas-led events, taking place in Wexford over the St. Brigid' Day weekend, These offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in workshops and sessions, all while experiencing the rich heritage of Ireland. Join Carraig Bán CCÉ, Craobh Loch Garman CCÉ for a relaxed and enriching weekend of music, song, dance, and an teanga Gaeilge.
2026 Line-up includedTop Left: Alannah Thornburgh, Daithi Gormley, James McCaffrey,,Oisín Mac Diarmaida, Rebecca McCarthy-Kent Bottom Left: Seán Kelliher, Mark Redmond, Elaine Reilly, Micky Curran, Padraig Mac Aogáin, Samantha Harvey
Musical instrument workshops & masterclasses
Explore a wide array of musical instrument workshops and masterclasses led by prominent tutors. Carraig Bán CCÉ have gathered together a fabulous line-up of tutors for advanced players and are also catering for intermediate standard players through their mixed instrument offering. The 2027 Line-up will be revealed soon!
See their Facebook page for detailed profiles of the tutors.
Set dancing céilí
Experience the joy of traditional Irish dance at the set dancing céilí with a wonderful top-tier céilí band. Many people experienced the joys of set dancing at the outdoor and indoor céilís at the 2025 Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and here's a great opportunity to further enjoy a great night and dust off the dancing shoes. WexTrad will present the 2027 event with the support of Pettit's Supervalu and Whelan Cleaning. Details available soon.....Hup!
Informal sessions for Teens/young adults & Irish language events/sessions
Carraig Bán CCÉ fosters a welcoming environment for young people to participate in informal sessions. Enjoy the camaraderie of young fellow musicians in an alcohol-free setting and a wonderful opportunity to play a session with Top visiting musicians at the Tutor-led youth session on Saturday January 30th. (Pictured left are the 2026 special guests, James Mccaffrey and Micky Curran) On Sunday, get a chance to speak and play trad music le chéile as Gaeilge! Enjoy a cupán tae at a pop-up Gaeltacht! It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with Irish culture and create lasting memories.