ABOUT CLRG

An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha

OUR MISSION

The objective of An Coimisiún is to preserve and promote Irish Dancing, including step dancing, céili dancing and other team dancing, and also to promote the use of the Irish language.

Is é cuspóir an Choimisiúin ná an Rince Gaelach a chaomhnú agus a chur chun cinn, lena n-áirítear damhsa céime, damhsa céili agus damhsa foirne eile, agus freisin úsáid na Gaeilge a chur chun cinn.

OUR COMMITTEES

The elected members of An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha are responsible for coordinating various activities for the promotion and preservation of Irish dance throughout the year. Find out more about the role and responsibilities of each committee by clicking the links below.

OUR REGIONS

As of 2025, CLRG’s commitment to the promotion and preservation of Irish dance extends worldwide to over 20 nations and six continents. Each regional council upholds the standards and regulations for competitions and exams set out by An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha. Find out more about each region’s activities below:

IRELAND

Leinster Region                

Connacht Region                

Munster Region                    

Ulster Region

GREAT BRITAIN

Scotland                             

Midlands, England              

North West England           

North East England           

South England                    

USA

Irish Dance Teacher’s Association of North America       

Mid America Region                       

Mid-Atlantic Region                         

New England Region                      

Southern Region                             

Western Region                              

CANADA

Eastern Canada                            

Western Canada                               

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND

AIDA – Australia Irish Dance Association        

TIDA of New Zealand