Laois gaelscoil to perform in Roscrea Summertime Serenade Concert
Gaelscoil Shlí Dála will play trad alongside Cistercian College and classical musicians
Children in a rural Laois gaelscoil are excitedly rehearsing for a big concert in Tipperary this May.
Gaelscoil Shlí Dála in Ballaghmore has 39 mainstream pupils as well as two ASD classes.
They regularly practice and play traditional Irish music in the school for big events like Christmas, confirmations and their upcoming First Communion.
Now they have been invited to perform at Roscrea Community Choir's Summertime Serenade Concert.
The impressive line-up includes The Midlands String Quartet, oboist Etain McCooey, and Cistercian College Roscrea.
Principal Teresa Kennedy told the Leinster Express / Laois Live about it.
"We are delighted to get this opportunity to showcase the children's talents. Music is very important in our school, we have a strong tradition in Irish culture, music and drama," she said.
She adds that the school also has a huge emphasis on sport and technology, and partakes in Laois County Council's VEX Robotics with Lego also a popular pasttime.
Gaelscoil Shlí Dála is also undergoing a huge change.
They are getting a brand new school, with construction about to start.
In the meantime the entire school has moved into Borris-in-Ossory Innovation Centre.
"They have been so welcoming, and we are delighted to be awaiting our new school," Ms Kennedy said.
The Summertime Serenade Concert will take place on Saturday, May 25 in Abbey Hall, Roscrea at 8pm. Tickets €20 available on the door.