Spink Comhaltas made a presentation to our former fiddle and céilí bands teacher, Patricia Clark, after almost 10 years teaching with Spink Comhaltas. Patricia is leaving Laois for pastures new in Meath. Everyone in Spink sends our best wishes to Patricia in her next chapter.
Registration for 2025/26 Now Open
Registration for 2025/26 is now open. Click here https://spinkcomhaltas.clubforce.com/products/membership 🎶 Spink Comhaltas Junior Music Classes – Resuming September 2025 The Spink Comhaltas Voluntary Committee is delighted to announce the return of our junior music classes, starting Friday, 19th September 2025. Classes will run weekly on Friday evenings, September to June, with breaks during…
Music Teachers for 2025/26
Spink Comhaltas are delighted to announce the music teachers for 2025/26. All teachers are experts on their instruments and all are Garda Vetted in line with National Comhaltas guidlines. Paula Dowling – flute, whistle, Grupa Cheoil Aaron Mackessy – banjo, mandolin …
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…