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Laois trad musicians tune up for teen taken too soon

Final preparations are underway in Laois for a big memorial trad concert which will also help raise funds for charity. Spink Comhaltas say they will be bringing together the entire community of Ballytarsna Abbeyleix and far beyond to host a memorial ...

27 Feb 2024 at 19:33

IN PICTURES: Lively night at Take a look at LAOIS film launch

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IN PICTURES: Lively night at A look at LAOIS film launch

‘A Look at Laois’ is the name of a feature length documentary about Laois which was launched in the run up to Christmas in Mountrath. Bloom HQ was the venue for the event hosted by Laois Chamber Alliance and Laois Comhaltas. The film illustrates ...

18 Dec 2022 at 19:33

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Dozens of Laois winners at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 has come to a close, and saw over 600,000 attendees and over 7,000 competitors in Wexford town. Over 180 competitions took place, with Laois Comhaltas groups winning dozens of awards. Camross Comhaltas have said ...

14 Aug 2024 at 14:33

Arts & Entertainment

Special trip to Liverpool for Laois Comhaltas group

Spink Comhaltas enjoyed a very special trip to Liverpool recently when they performed to a full house in the Irish Centre and got the chance to catch up with some legendary Laois emigrants who have made the city their home. A full bus of 47 ...

19 Oct 2024 at 11:33

Events & Listings

Spink Comhaltas brings gold to Laois following Fleadh win!

A young Laois musician has won a prestigious prize at this year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Spink Comhaltas were delighted to announce that their young member William Walsh won first place in the under 12 flute slow airs. "Spink Comhaltas ...

11 Aug 2025 at 20:33

Arts & Entertainment

Laois trad music roads lead to Slieve Blooms for Fleadh

The cream of young Laois trad talent will descend on Clonaslee over the June Bank Holiday weekend for the Laois Fleadh. The Craobh Seán Ryan branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) in Kilcavan has the honor of hosting the 2025 edition ...

28 May 2025 at 19:33

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Laois Comhaltas celebrate year of huge success

Having celebrated the successes of the past year on Friday last, Portlaoise Comhaltas will hold an open evening on Friday, September 12 at 7pm at St Francis School, Borris Rd. to enlist new members for traditional music classes in all ...

10 Sept 2025 at 19:33

Arts & Entertainment

Laois to be the heartbeat of Leinster trad in 2026

Planning is underway for the return of the big Leinster Fleadh Cheoil to Laois with Portlaoise selected for an event that will attract thousands to the town and county. The news that the most competitive of provincial Fleadhs is ...

12 Sept 2025 at 19:33

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Laois Comhaltas branch's story is available to all Irish libraries

Spink Comhaltas celebrated 40 years in 2023 and to mark this milestone, a history of the branch was researched and published at the end of that year. Written by former chairman Lawrence Vesey, the branch history remains one of ...

14 Sept 2025 at 19:33

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WINNERS: Laois Comhaltas groups sweep at Fleadh with 29 All-Ireland wins!

Wexford's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann officially came to a close on Sunday August 10, and many Laois locals travelled home with accolades and trophies. Of the nine Comhaltas groups in Laois, six branches took home awards at the ...

12 Aug 2025 at 20:33

Arts & Entertainment

WATCH: Laois man 'on pig's back after' after All-Ireland Fleadh win

Noel Stapleton featured on the hugely popular TG4 Fleadh Cheoil live broadcasts from Wexford after being crowned All-Ireland Champion in the adult Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion competition. No stranger to the Fleadh, Noel ...

12 Aug 2025 at 19:33

Deaths

RIP: Deep sadness in Laois as 'beloved' father and teacher passes away

There has been great sadness in the Spink community in Laois in recent days following the passing of Joe Dowling. Mr Dowling, a talented musician has been remembered fondly particularly by Spink Comhaltas, a group that ...

08 Aug 2025 at 22:33

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