2022 Stella Lynch Award – Molly O’Rourke and Laura Vesey, with Annemarie Clooney and Michael Lynch. 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…
SCT Gold Medal Winners 2022
Spink Comhaltas has prepared candidates for the Comhaltas SCT Traditional Irish Music exams since 2014. To date, 5 Spink musicians have achieved Distinction results in the final Grade 8 exam. This achievement in excellence is recognised by the Mícheál Ó hEidhin Gold Medal. Mícheál Ó hEidhin was the founder and…
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…
Check out Spink Comhaltas highlights from Fleadh Cheoil 2022
We had a fantastic return to Fleadh Cheoil 2022 in Mullingar – this short video shows some highlights from the weekend. Enjoy.
Culture Night – 23 September 2022 – Save the date
As a reminder of our Culture Night in 2021, you can check out this video on YouTube … we look forward to seeing you in person in 2022.
Registration for 2022-23 is now open
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…
Fleadh Cheoil 2022 – Medal Winners
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…
