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5th Year Music Class study Irish music to coincide with Seachtain na Gaeilge

NEWS / 9 March 2011

Sarah O'Neill (5th Year) describes the range of Irish music that the 5th Year music class are studying as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge.

harp5th Year music class are studying Irish music to coincide with Seachtain na Gaeilge.We have learned about the traditional and non-traditional instruments and features of Irish music. We individually chose an Irish topic to research. Some titles include U2 as an Irish band, the harping tradition, the Collectors of Irish music, Irish dances and Irish instruments. Ms.Conlon is accompanying the 1st and 2nd years as they prepare their exciting repetoire. We as a 5th Year group cannot wait for their performance. It will also enhance our learning experience of Irish music.

Sarah O' Neill (5th Year)

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