North Cork’s musical youth star in Cork ETB showcase

WHILE the cold snap forced the cancellation of the Cork ETB School of Music Concert on January 29, young musicians assembled with renewed enthusiasm at St. James’ Church in Mallow last Monday evening for the rescheduled event.

Students representing the North Cork centres played their hearts out to a full house audience and the concert showcased a diverse array of talent with soloists and ensembles providing entertainment of an exceptionally high calibre throughout the evening.

Families, friends, teachers and music lovers were vocal in their praise of the young musicians who expand on their repertoire year on year.

The Cork ETB School of Music is one of Ireland’s most dynamic multi-campus schools with in excess of 3,000 students enrolled from throughout the county.

Cork Education and Training Board is a driving force of education and training in Cork, providing high quality services which are innovative, responsive and inclusive. Through Cork ETB there is “a pathway for every learner”.

Cork ETB plans, provides, supports and coordinates education, training and youth services in Cork which are recognised internationally as a model of excellence.

The Ceoltóirí Óg Group featuring musicians from Mallow, Newmarket, Banteer and Rathcoole played some beautiful pieces at the Cork ETB School of Music Concert in St. James’ Church, Mallow.

Robert and James Dunne from Dromahane performed at the Cork ETB School of Music Concert in St. James’ Church, Mallow. Photos: Sheila Fitzgerald

Sisters Áine and Niamh McGrath from Fermoy.

Anna Lucey O’Sullivan, Kilbrin, played a minuet on the piano during the Cork ETB School of Music Concert at St. James’ Church, Mallow.