Music Generation Ireland

01/05/2026

🎶 Celebrating 13 years of music-making in Carlow! 🎶

Last week, Music Generation Carlow launched a special exhibition in Carlow Town Library, marking over a decade of creativity, collaboration, and inspiring young musicians across the county.

Since 2013, the programme has played a vital role in providing high-quality, accessible music education, helping children and young people build confidence, develop talent, and foster a lifelong love of music. 💛

The launch featured incredible performances from Music Generation Carlow’s very own ‘Reelig’ with rock & pop, choir, and wind & brass groups, coming together for some special collaborations.

Over the coming weeks, the exhibition space will be filled with live performances and workshops.

🎤 Pop into Carlow Town Library to explore the exhibition and catch some amazing live music!

Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board - KCETB
Carlow County Council Carlow Arts Office Carlow County Library

23/04/2026

🎙️ Apply Now: Administrator with Music Generation Meath

Louth and Meath ETB seeks to employ an Administrator to assist the Music Development Officer with the organisation, promotion and day-to-day running of Music Generation Meath.

🎙️ The ideal candidate will have a passion for music education and strong IT, communication and organisational skills.

Closing Date: 6th May 2026.

Find out more here:

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board seeks to employ an Administrator for Music Generation Meath.

17/04/2026

Young string players Matilda and Holly from Music Generation Kerry caught up with Jan from Trio Bohémo to chat all things music.🎻 🎹 They will perform ‘The Unconquerable Soul’ together on the 19th of April at Siamsa Tíre, Tralee.

What a treat for these young musicians to share the stage with the internationally renowned Trio Bohémo (and a treat for Trio Bohémo too 🙃)

Hear ‘The Unconquerable Soul’ live in Tralee. Concert details below.

🎙️ 19 April at 8.00pm
Siamsa Tíre, Tralee
Featuring: Trio Bohémo, the Music Generation Kerry String Ensemble and Cór Seoda Tíre


Composer: Rhona Clarke
Conductor: Amy Ryan

Commissioned by Music Network, in collaboration with Music Generation.
Find out more: https://www.musicnetwork.ie/whats-on/the-unconquerable-soul-presented-in-partnership-with-music-generation

13/04/2026

What are your Pre-Concert Rituals?! 🎻 We caught up with young string players from Music Generation Louth and Music Generation Kerry to hear their pre-concert rituals ahead of their performances of Music Networks ‘The Unconquerable Soul’.

Let us know your pre-concert rituals in the comments! 🍕 🦸 🍬 🎵

Hear ‘The Unconquerable Soul’ live in Drogheda and Tralee. Concert details below.

🎙️ 15 April at 7.30pm
St. Peter's Church of Ireland, Drogheda
Featuring: Trio Bohémo, the Music Generation Louth Senior String Orchestra and Setanta Choir.

🎙️ 19 April at 8.00pm
Tralee
Featuring: Trio Bohémo, the Music Generation Kerry String Ensemble and Cór Seoda Tíre

Composer: Rhona Clarke
Conductor: Amy Ryan

Commissioned by Music Network in collaboration with Music Generation.

Find out more: https://www.musicnetwork.ie/whats-on/the-unconquerable-soul-presented-in-partnership-with-music-generation

08/04/2026

‘The Unconquerable Soul’ is a new large-scale work by Irish composer Rhona Clarke. 🎶 Commissioned by Music Network in collaboration with Music Generation to mark Music Network’s 40th anniversary, and celebrate the long-standing relationship between the two organisations.

🎻 The three-part movement will be performed by the internationally renowned Trio Bohémo, string ensembles from Music Generation Kerry and Music Generation Louth and local choirs.

Both performances will be conducted by Amy Ryan.

Find out more about The Unconquerable Soul here: https://www.musicnetwork.ie/whats-on/the-unconquerable-soul-presented-in-partnership-with-music-generation

🎙️ 15 April at 7.30pm
St. Peter's Church of Ireland, Drogheda
Featuring: Trio Bohémo, the Music Generation Louth Senior String Orchestra and Setanta Choir

🎙️ 19 April at 8.00pm
Siamsa Tíre, Tralee
Featuring: Trio Bohémo, the Music Generation Kerry String Ensemble and Cór Seoda Tíre

17/03/2026

Happy St Patrick's Day from Music Generation! ☘️ 🎙️ Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit!

Here's a throwback to Music Generation Roscommon's St Patrick's Day event in 2025.

This year, they're set to do it all again! They will host their post-parade family friendly concert again, today from 5pm at Daly's Barrel Store in Boyle. Be sure to pop in if you're in the area!

We hope everyone has a wonderful St Patrick's Day!

📸 Brian Farrell

13/03/2026

“Once in a lifetime opportunity!” - Young Musician from the Music Generation Cavan / Monaghan Cross Border Folk Orchestra.

🪕 Hear them live at Ulster Hall, Belfast on the 16th March 2026. Book now: https://www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/michael-mcgoldrick-trio/

Their performance at Garage Theatre Monaghan on 15th March is sold out.🎙👏
Michael McGoldrick Music Michael Rooney Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board - CMETB

10/03/2026

We are thrilled to see the incredible work of Music Generation Dublin City supported through this collaboration between Bohemian Football Club and Oasis 👏

🎙️ This support empowers local Music Generation areas to create access to performance music education for children and young people who need it most.

A massive thank you to Bohemian FC, Oasis, Music Generation Dublin City and City of Dublin ETB for this fantastic collaboration that has benefited Music Generation programmes across six regions 👏
Music Generation Laois Music Generation Waterford Music Generation Cork City Music Generation Mayo Music Generation Limerick City

09/03/2026

Job Vacancy: Music Generation Mayo

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board seek to appoint a Music Development Officer for Music Generation Mayo

The ideal candidate will have a breadth of experience and understanding of:

• Performance music education across a range of ages, genres of music and contexts
• Quantifiable and relevant management
• Financial experience in project planning/delivery and/or developmental initiatives.

Closing Date: 12.00 noon on Friday 27th March 2026
Find out more here:
https://www.musicgeneration.ie/vacancies/apply-now-music-development-officer-for-msletb

Music Generation is Ireland's National Music Education Programme which helps children and young people access vocal and instrumental tuition locally.

06/03/2026

Hear the fantastic Music Generation Cavan / Monaghan Cross Border Folk Orchestra at Ulster Hall, Belfast on the 16th March 2026.
🎙They will perform with the Michael McGoldrick Trio as part of Belfast TradFest
🎙Conducted and arranged by Michael Rooney

🎟️Book Now!
https://www.ulsterhall.co.uk/wha.../michael-mcgoldrick-trio/

Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board - CMETB

04/03/2026

National Young Carers Conference 2026 takes place on Saturday 7th March at O'Reilly Hall, UCD. The event is led by young carers and supported by the Ombudsman for Children's Office.

It is an opportunity to learn about young carers experiences, raise their voice, hear from research professionals, and connect with peers facing similar challenges.

The Conference will be opened by Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland Catherine Connolly and we've heard there is a very special, surprise musical act you won't want to miss. 🎙️

📍 O’Reilly Hall, UCD
📅 Saturday 7 March 2026
⏰ 11:00 – 16:40
🎟️Tickets are free

Open to young carers and young adult carers (up to age 24).
Under 12s should attend with a parent or guardian.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/national-young-carer-conference-opened-by-president-catherine-connolly-tickets-1571323493869?aff=oddtdtcreator

24/02/2026

Job Opportunity with Music Generation Leitrim.

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board seek to appoint a Music Development Officer to implement its plans for the provision of performance music education for children and young people in Co. Leitrim.

🎙️ This is a 1-year Specific Purpose Contract.

🎙️ Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon on Wednesday, 11th March 2026.

Find out more on our website:

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) as Lead Partner for Music Generation Leitrim seek to appoint a Music Development Officer.