Leithinis Donabate Portrane CCE held its first term of classes for 52 students in September 2019. We also had a number of slow sessions for our beginner students and fast sessions for our more experienced musicians. Our main fundraiser was a bag pack and tradathon in early March 2020 in Donabate Town Centre which raised funds for our instrument bank.With the outbreak of covid19 our classes were held over zoom which proved very successful. We were also able to facilitate a few slow sessions over zoom which enabled our students to highlight their progress and it was an enjoyable way to pass an hour or two on a Friday evening during the initial lockdown. In December we took part in an online Tradathon as part of Fingal Inclusion week which was a great way to promote our branch throughout the North County.We are ready to resume face to face classes as soon as the Government give us the green light. We were fortunate to receive funding from Fingal County Council for sanitising equipment and we have our covid19 Officers and plan in place so as to ensure our lessons are held in a safe environment.Our lessons are continuing over zoom and registration for our second term starting at the end of January 2021 is now open. We offer lessons in Fiddle, Tin Whistle, Bodhran, Banjo and Accordion at both beginner and advanced levels. We have a bank of instruments for rent so don’t let not owning a instrument prevent you from joining us. Details can be found on our webpage leithinis.com or email us on leithinis@comhaltas.net