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…
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…
Take a look at our Tutor Concert from 25th March in the Church of St Michael & All Angels, Abbeyleix.
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 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….
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…
A key response by Comhaltas nationally to the Covid19 pandemic was to promote and facilitate events and performances online. This was done on a number of levels, including county by county #FleadhFest videos In county Laois, this was lead by the Laois Comhaltas county board and the end result is…
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,…
As part of our contribution to Culture Night 2021, Spink Comhaltas musicians put on a great online concert featuring 28 different performances – music, song and story telling. Check out our playlist of the concert. Here is the first of our performers.
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…
