The branch hosted the Macalla na hÉireann Comhaltas tour of Ireland to great success and it was a great opportunity for our members to meet and get a chance to play music with such talented musicians, dancers and singers from around the country.

We are very fortunate to have a very active and dedicated committee namely Chairperson: Gearoid Keating, Vice Chairperson: Paddy Casey, Secretary: Roisin Ryan, Treasurer: Julian Stracey, Youth Officer: Marion Cournane, P.R.O.: Janette Murphy.

With many more people lending their time to help keep our branch the successs it is to date. The branch has their own notes in the Kerryman on a weekly basis to keep everyone informed with the lastest news and up coming events. If you would like to contact our branch for any reason please feel free to e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and i will be happy to reply or forward your message to the intented.

CCE Barr na Sráide originated from the Cahirciveen Comhaltas Branch which was formed over 40 years ago. Cahirciveen has a long history of Comhaltas and great credit is due to all those who worked tiresly over the years to keep this tradition strong in the locality. Holding a traditional ceilí on a weekly basis during the summer months and particapting in many local events during the year.

In October 2008 the Cahirciveen Comhaltas Branch and the Iveragh Traditional Group amalgamated bringing together an abundance of musicians, singers and dancers not just from Cahirciveen but also the surrounding areas and it was because of this that it was decided to rename the branch Barr na Sraíde. The Branch are very lucky to have 3 young enthuastic music teachers who teach music lessons in accordion, fiddle, banjo, whistle, flute, concertina, bodhran, guitar and mandolin. New this year, is traditional singing classes and Irish speaking classes.

Each year there are many events for pupils to participate in such as regular sessions, SCT Traditional Music exams, competitions and concerts. Regular workshops for certain instruments take place every three weeks to enhance each pupil's technical skills. We are very fortunate in our branch as we have a very big number of young pupils learning music which should ensure that our branch will be strong and active for many more years.