Welcome To Comhaltas San Diego
Who we are, and what we’re about…
Comhaltas found its way to San Diego by Corkman and CCÉ legend, Barry Cogan. Mr. Cogan saw the vitality of San Diego’s Irish trad scene and proposed the opening of a local CCÉ branch to his son, Máirtín de Cógáin. To honor his vision, we’ve given our local branch his name, Comhaltas Barry Cogan.
Here Mr. Cogan (right) is pictured with the current leader of Comhaltas, Vince Jordan.
While we believe it’s important for our students to be learning effectively and efficiently, we also are firm in the belief that everything about our programs should be fun and enjoyable. Music should never be a chore, a burden, or be forced, and we pay extra attention to making sure that doesn’t happen. We have made music the center point in our lives, and we hope to show our students why and how it can be that way for them as well.
Our Comhaltas teachers are proud to be providing you San Diego’s premier Irish music lessons.
Traditional Irish Instruments
2025-2026 Comhaltas San Diego Board
Chair – Quin Herron
Vice Chair – Vincent Cornou
Treasurer – Trudy Brass
Secretary – Lindy Edwards
Public Relations Officer – Máirtín de Cógáin
Treoraí na Gaeilge – Shanti Hofshi
Youth Officer – Eileen Cornou