Brendan McAleer
@brendanmacaleer
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Husband, Dad and International and Diaspora at Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. All views my own. Retweet’s are not an endorsement.
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Joined November 2010
NEWS: Lord Mayor accepts ‘Fleadh harp’ on behalf of Belfast, marking a year to go until Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 - https://t.co/psmqvVPgfo
@tracybelfast1 @comhaltas @visitbelfast @nitouristboard #FleadhBelfast26
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#Expo authorities may have been wondering why so many people brought instruments to @expo2025_japan! The answer? Ireland hosted a ‘Seisiún mór’ a big session at ND hall. One of largest gathering of Irish traditional music ever in Asia! Incredible sight! #CreativityConnectsPeople
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Parade @ Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan - Ireland’s National Day‼️🥰🇮🇪☘️ @IrishEmbJapan @agriculture_ie
@dfatirl @expo2025japan @IrelandatExpo
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The coolest in the house! Joseph Mannion(accordion), Caoimhín Ó Fearghail(guitar) are among the guests on tonight’s Céilí House at the Town Hall Theatre in Dungarvan celebrating the launch of Tunefest 2025. Also Manus Maguire, the O’Gormans &more 9pm @RTERadio1 @RTE_Culture
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Meet Oona! 👋 Today Minister @podonovan introduced newest member of the team at Ireland Pavilion 🇮🇪💚@expo2025_japan Oona is a wild Atlantic puffin from @CartoonSaloon’s Puffin Rock animation #expo2025_japan #creativityconnectspeople
@DeptCultureIRL
@IrishEmbJapan
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Congratulations to the Tir na mBlath branch for delivering a great Comhaltas North America Convention in Florida. Brilliant to have the team from Fleadh Cheoil 2026 Belfast alongside CG of Ireland Miami Sarah Kavanagh and VC Dara Mac Gabhann with us to join in the celebrations.
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Big announcement today… Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 will be held in #Belfast. I’m Extremely proud of all our team who have made today possible and a huge thanks to our partners in Ards Comhaltas and @belfastcc
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We'll be joined by the Kilfenora Céilí Band on this week's Céilí House recorded in Vaughan's Set dancing barn in the band's home village of Kilfenora, Co. Clare. Sat 9pm @RTERadio1 @RTE_Culture @rte @thekilfenora @ClareChampion
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Singer, multi instrumentalist and storyteller Seán Keane joins us in studio at RTÉ Radio centre for tonight’s Céilí House. Seán picks the tunes and talks about Caragh cottage and his musical development 9pm @RTERadio1 @RTE_Culture
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Wonderful evening celebrating contribution of Rieko Yamashita @Comhaltas Japan to bringing Irish music and dance to Japan. We look forward to showcasing the incredible Japanese Irish musicians and dancers during @expo2025japan at Irish pavilion in 2025.
Delighted to host a dinner for Rieko Yamashita, Head of Comhaltas in Japan, and her friends to mark her Gradam na h-Eigse award and to thank her for all her work over many years promoting Irish music and culture in Japan 🇮🇪🎶🇯🇵
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Economy Minister @ConorMurphySF has met with @brendanmacaleer, Reachtaire @comhaltas, to discuss cultural tourism in the north, including a bid by Ards CCÉ and @BelfastCC to host the 2026 / 2027 All-Ireland Fleadh in Belfast. “I am delighted that Belfast and Ards CCÉ have
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Great to meet with Minister @conormurphysf this morning to discuss the social, cultural and economic benefits of cultural tourism and the bid by Ards CCÉ and @belfastcc to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
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Winter in Dublin anyone? 💙 TradFest ‘25 wraps up the winter months in late January, and Paul McDonagh from @TourismIreland says now is the time to check a trip to Ireland off the bucket list. 📍✅ #TradFest #TradFest2025 #WinterinDublin #TradMusic #Dublin #Ireland
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TradFest in Fingal launch 🎶💜 Huge thanks to artists & guests alike who joined us yesterday in Swords Castle! Mayor of Fingal @brianmcdonagh had some kind words after having a preview of some of the incredible artists lined up for January 💚 #TradFest #Fingal
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Culture Ireland welcomes the allocation of €8million announced as part of Budget 2025. This allocation is the highest level of funding for Culture Ireland in its history and coincides with the 20th anniversary of Culture Ireland’s establishment. ℹ️ Link in bio @DeptCultureIRL
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#CultureNight2024 - Members of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann have once again entertained us throughout a wonderful night in #LeinsterHouse. #SeeForYourself #OícheChultúir #OneNightForAll
https://t.co/2mStWSjye5
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Tonight it’s part one of the All Ireland Senior Céilí Band finals from @fleadhcheoil in Wexford. Music and chats with The Beartla Ó Flatharta (Kildare), Cnoc an Óir (Kerry), The Liverpool CB(Liverpool), The Cloughmore(Down), Glór na dTonn (Mayo) 9pm @RTERadio1 @Comhaltas @rte
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My first stop in Tipperary was to the @Comhaltas Brú Ború Heritage Centre in Cashel to tour the facility & hear about their ambitious plans to expand their incredible international network promoting Irish culture & heritage across 5 continents.
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An amazing response to @IrishBaroque at @queens_hall this morning as part of @edintfest. We are delighted to play our part and support their international touring. @DeptCultureIRL
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It’s with great appreciation and thanks to @comhaltas for acknowledging @comhaltasuae & @dubaiirishsociety on our promotion of Irelands rich culture, arts and heritage in the UAE Go Raibh Maith Agat to @brendanmacaleer for this wonderful award. . #dubaiirishsociety #comhaltasuae
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