Meitheal Committee

Helen Gannon

Chair

Limerick woman Helen and Galway Husband Patrick ( known as PJ) arrived in St. Louis in 1967 as Doctor and Nurse. The first Comhaltas Concert passed through St. Louis in 1971 and the Gannon’s were hooked. In 1973 the Branch, St. Louis Irish Arts, was incorporated as a non for profit organization. Helen took over the leadership of the Branch in 1975. In 1987 Helen became the first TCRG in Missouri and the addition of the dance school took the Branch from strength to strength, today being one of the largest and most active Comhaltas Branch's in North America. Having served in many of the executive positions including North America Provincial Chair Helen, as the current Chair of Meithal, is enjoying her work in Comhaltas while Daughter Eileen All Ireland Harpist provides the Continuity.

Sue Spellman

Grant Manager/Secretary

Sue Spellman has been a member of CCE North America for 35 years.  Her mother was born in County Kerry & her daughter was an Irish dancer for 15 years.  She has worn several hats for CCE including @the local level of SLIA (St. Louis Irish Arts), Midwest Officer, Provincial Officer & Meitheal Committee.  Meitheal is a great Committee & I look forward to working on it.