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Registration for Music Classes Now Open – 2023/24 Season

If you would like your child to start their music journey in Traditional Irish music, then consider Spink Comhaltas. With excellent teachers, one of the most comprehensive music instrument banks in the country, deep community involvement, preparation for Comhaltas SCT music exams as well as Fleadh Cheoil competitions, we place…

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Busy week for Spink Comhaltas at Fleadh Cheoil

Busy week at Fleadh Cheoil for Spink Musicians A very busy time in Mullingar this week for the musicians and support team in Spink Comhaltas.  Fleadh Cheoil, the largest traditional music festival in the world, is the culmination of competitions over the summer – from the Laois Fleadh Cheoil held…

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Album Review – Patricia Clark – Restored

We are very proud of our music teacher Patricia Clark who has just launched her latest album, Restored.  Inspired by the restoration of her fiddle which was stolen, broken and then recovered, this album features a combination of rare traditional Irish music and her own original compositions. Buy it on…

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Final Reminder – Book Tickets

Final reminder to book your tickets for Spink Music Festival #Inspiring on 25/26 March.  BOOK HERE. 8 hours workshops over 2 days 9 tutors, instrument specific 1 concert up to 125 students priceless experience In Abbeyleix € 60 for workshops including concert ticket – only available online € 15 for…

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Press Release – Spink Music Festival – Inspiring

Spink Music Festival – Inspiring Spink Comhaltas are delighted to announce the launch of a new music festival in Abbeyleix on 25/26th March.  The theme of the Festival is “Inspiring Young Musicians for the Future” and the organising committee are very excited about the excellent line up of master musicians….

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Accomodation & Things to do

What’s on Guide Laois is a hidden gem in the midlands of Ireland, full of history, culture, and pleasant surprises. Spink Comhaltas is always delighted to invite visitors to listen to our musicians and performers, and we’re also always delighted to support other cultural and community activities across the county….

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Inspiring Musicians – Spink Music Festival 2023

Spink Comhaltas are delighted to announce the launch of a new music festival in Abbeyleix on 25/26th March.  The theme of the Festival is “Inspiring Young Musicians for the Future” and the organising committee are very excited about the excellent line up of master musicians. To become a great musician…

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Spink Music Awards – St Paul’s, Monasterevin

Spink Comhaltas has promoted traditional Irish music in secondary schools in Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow and Kildare since 2011. In 2022, we were delighted to be able to partner with St Paul’s secondary school, Monasterevin.  The inaugural winners of the Spink Traditional music awards are Sophie Murray Ward (Ceoltóir Traidisiúnta Sóisearach,…

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Help us celebrate our Ruby Anniversary

Spink Comhaltas is looking forward to celebrating a significant “roundy” birthday in 2023.  Founded on 22nd November 1983, Spink was originally formed as Ballyroan Comhaltas.  It then became known as Ballyroan/Spink Comhaltas and from 1988 it has been known as Spink Comhaltas. As part of celebrating 40 years in existence,…

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