About Us

Hamilton Irish Arts is a non-profit organization committed to bringing to Hamilton the Music, Dance and Language of Ireland.

HIA is a Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (pronounced coal-tis kyol-tory air-in)

Thank you for your participation, enthusiasm, and support. Hamilton Irish Arts is an active and vibrant Branch and we are happy to resume activities.

Please join us at one of our many Set Dancing Classes, Irish Language Lessons, Céilí dances, Concerts, Music workshops, Irish events, AND OF COURSE our amazing weekly Traditional Irish Music sessions from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm at the Corktown Irish Pub (Tuesdays).

CCÉ is an international organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of traditional Irish music, dance, language and culture. Founded in 1951 in Ireland, Comhaltas has grown to encompass four continents, with over 400 branches worldwide (over 60 in North America), CCÉ has no political or religious agenda and you do not have to be Irish to join or attend our events. The organization offers a wide variety of activities that include céilís (dances with live traditional music), music sessions, Irish dance workshops, celebrity concerts, music lessons and Irish language classes.

MEMBERSHIP

So why become a member?

Your Hamilton Irish Arts (HIA) membership supports, coordinates and promotes traditional Irish programs in music, dance, language including the development of young musicians, dancers and speakers everywhere.

HIA also has a Grant Program available to its Members. The HIA Grant Committee invites applications to help offset expenses related to educational opportunities and activities in the traditional arts of Ireland. For more information, contact HIA Grant Committee at [email protected].

You will also have access to all CCÉ events including the really big ones like the North American Convention. On top of that, you will receive the Treoir magazine a few times a year from Ireland.

Your local Hamilton Branch, works hard to bring you more of the Irish Culture through music, dancing, language and arts.

HIA Memb Form 2024 – 2025 fillable

MEET THE EXECUTIVE

Cathaoirleach (Chair) — Sheila Corr

Leas Cathaoirleach (Vice-Chair) – Ann Gorman-McKinney

Cisteoir (Treasurer) — Colleen Wyhoda

Iniuchoir (Auditor) — Anita Ormond-Gough

Runai (Secretary) — Denis Corr

Ballraiocht (Membership) – Angelo Canty

Oifigiach na n-Og (Youth Officer) — Lasha Werner

Treorai na Gaeilge (Irish Officer) — Róisín Dunsby

Oifigeach Caidrimh Poibli (PRO) — Siobhan Lynch

Delegates: Denis Corr, Sheila Corr
Members at Large: James Buren, Ryan McKenna, Judy Ireland, Doug Welland

ABOUT US

About Us

MEMBERSHIP

MEET THE EXECUTIVE