Getting to the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil competitions as a competitor is a major achievement in its own right, and Spink Comhaltas is very proud of all of the competitors who qualified out of Leinster Fleadh 2022. Winning a…
Stella Lynch Award – 2021 – Cathal Clooney – An Appreciation
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 to the overall spirit of…
Trad is Fab – Supporting Traditional Irish Music in Primary Schools
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,…
Spink awarded grant from Laois Co Co under LCDC Community Enhancement Programme
Spink Comhaltas is very appreciative to be awarded a grant of €1,890 from Laois Co Council under the LCDC Community Enhancement Programme as part of our recent grant application. This grant will be invested directly in improving the music and teaching facilities in Spink Community Hall and will offset the…
Spink celebrates Culture Night 2021
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.
Briefing Note for Primary Schools
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 in the Future of Music
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…
Registration for Music Classes 2021/22 now open!
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…
SCT Music Exams 2021 – Registration Now Open
Spink Comhaltas is now taking details for the 2021 SCT music exams. Closing date for entries is 18 Jan 2021. Click HERE to register now.
Spink Comhaltas win Community & Voluntary Award
Spink Comhaltas is delighted to be awarded first place in the 2020 Laois Community & Voluntary Awards in the ‘Children & Youth’ category. The annual awards, organised by Laois County Council in association with Laois Public Participation Network and sponsored by…
