Spink Comhaltas History Book in Library near you! Spink Comhaltas celebrated 40 years in 2023 and to mark this milestone, a history of the branch was researched and published at the end of that year. This project was made possible by part-funding from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, and the branch is…
2025 Stella Lynch Award
2025 Stella Lynch Award – Simon Groarke In 2015, Spink branch was presented with a perpetual trophy by Michael Lynch in memory of his late wife Stella. The ‘Stella Lynch’ trophy is intended to recognise an U18 member of Spink who has made an outstanding contribution to the branch, and who contributes…
The Cathal Clooney Award – 2025
In memory of Cathal, a perpetual plate was donated by Cathal’s parents Anne Marie and Willie, and his brother Liam in 2024. The Cathal Clooney Memorial Award is intended to recognise musicians who have consistently worked hard at developing their music skills, represent the branch with pride, encourage younger musicians,…
A concert for Cathal – 2 March 2024
Cathal Clooney was a beloved member of Spink Comhaltas, who passed away in 2021 from complications following spinal surgery. He was 15 when he died on 11th April 2021. A beloved son, brother and friend, Cathal continues to be missed every day. A passionate musician, he played the accordion,…
Spink Comhaltas launch history of the branch – 1983 to 2023
It is a major milestone for any organisation to celebrate 40 years in existence, particularly for an organisation which is reliant on unpaid volunteers who do the work for the love of Irish music and for the sake of promoting it amongst generations of children. Spink Comhaltas was founded on…
Personal reflections on 40 years of Spink Comhaltas
40 years of Spink Comhaltas – personal reflections “Verba volant, scripta manent – spoken words fly away, written ones remain.” “Why are you doing this?” is a question I was asked a few times over the course of this project to document the history of Spink Comhaltas. There were many…
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…
Spink Music Festival 2023 – Tutor Concert
Take a look at our Tutor Concert from 25th March in the Church of St Michael & All Angels, Abbeyleix.
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…
Spink Ceoltóir Awards 2022
#SpinkCeoltóirMedal In 2017, to recognise their commitment to Spink over a number of years, and to leave them with a momento of their time with Spink, Spink Comhaltas commissioned a special commemorative medal, the “Spink Ceoltóir” (Spink Musician) medal to present to junior members who turn 18. We hope that…