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….
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….
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…
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,…
This form is for candidates registering to do the Comhaltas SCT exams in 2023 via Spink Comhaltas. The 2023 Exams will run from late March to early June as normal including Easter holidays (Mon – Sun, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm). Strict COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place…
Registration for Junior (7-18) and Adult Music Classes with Spink Comhaltas is now open. Click here to register – details of fees will be sent to you on registration. Junior music classes commence on 23 September for students registered by 16th September. Students registered after 16th September will be facilitated…
Trad is Fab – Supporting Music in Primary Schools It is difficult to imagine Ireland without the cultural identity that has been formed through its unique language, music, dancing and sport. Comhaltas is one of the cultural bodies charged with protecting our traditional assets, namely music,…
This note is further information for Primary School Principals to forward to their students who may be interested in learning Traditional Irish Music with Spink Comhaltas. Not every school has the resources to deliver music classes, but every student has the possibility of being a musician – if they get…
Spink Comhaltas invests €15,000 as part of return to Music Classes Spink Comhaltas is investing €15,000 as part of a major investment to facilitate a return to in-person music classes from 24th September. The investment is being done in conjunction with the Spink Community Hall Development Association and is part…
The voluntary Management Committee intend to resume junior music classes for Spink Comhaltas from 24 Sept 2021 and adult classes from 27 Sept. Click HERE to register. We have made significant investment in our teaching location to permit in person music classes. We will have the option of online classes…
