This organisation established many local branches, including one in Milltown Malbay.
Soon after its foundation, it formed the Laichtín Naofa Céilí Band.
[4][5][6] It served both the parishes of Kilfarboy (Milltown Malbay) and Kilmurry Ibrickane (Quilty, Mullagh, Coore).
[7] The band took part in several competitions, including the 1955 Fleadh Cheoil in Loughrea (3rd place), 1956 1958 Munster Championship in Longford (winner) 1959 Oireachtas na Gaeilge (winner).
In this way, it contributed to the preservation of traditional music and carried the influences of great music-masters to the new generation.