About Us

Irish Culture ​Worldwide

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (pronounced “kol-tus kyol-tori air-in”) is an international organization dedicated to promoting and preserving traditional Irish music, dance and language. Founded in Ireland in 1951, it has grown to embrace hundreds of branches in many countries.  ​

Irish Culture
in Central New York

Craobh (pronounced "crave") in Irish is a branch of an organization, so Craobh Dugan-O'Looney is our local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. It was established in 1978 in Clinton, NY, by Pat and Frank Dugan and Jim O'Looney.

Now located in Utica, NY, Craobh Dugan-O'Looney is one of 50 branches in North America. Our chapter's aims are non-political and non-religious and people of all ages are welcome to participate in our events. You can learn to play an Irish instrument, play in sessions, take dance workshops, learn to speak the Irish language, attend a concert and more.

Find out what you can do with Craobh Dugan-O'Looney on our Calendar page.

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Founders of Craobh Dugan-O'Looney

Pat and Frank Dugan

Jim O'Looney

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Our Current Officers

Chris Hoke, Chair
Skip Mansur, Vice Chair
Colleen Martin, Secretary
Mike Hoke, Treasurer
Sue Smith Romero, Public Relations Officer

Language Officer (currently unfilled)
Mike Carroll, Auditor
Zach Hirst, Youth Officer
Gracie Schell, Delegate

EMAIL: [email protected]
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Get Involved

Find out how you can join
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Craobh Dugan
​on our Membership page.