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5th classes from Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS in Mountmellick release ‘Bodhrán Games’ music video

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Alan Hartnett
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5th classes with Rosa Flannery, Dale McKay and Terry Byrne from Music Generation Laois; principal Mr John Murrell; teachers Ms Caroline Greene, Mr Eddie McEvoy and Mr Robbie Eyres at Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS, Mountmellick for the screening of the film Bodhrán Hunger Games. Picture: Alf Harvey.

Yelps and cheers of delight filled the classrooms of Scoil Phádraig Naofa on Thursday, as the school premiered their brand new ‘Bodhrán Games’ music video.

Featuring a soundtrack of bodhráns performed by the students of 5th class, the ‘Bodhrán Games’ music video presents a series of clashes by rival 5th classes from the school in Mountmellick, all competing to win the ‘Bodhrán Games.’

Fifth class Teachers Robbie Eyers and Eddie McEvoy feature prominently in the games, and a cameo role by John Murrel, Principal, at the end of the video brings the games to a fitting close.

5th and 6th classes from Scoil Phádraig Naofa take part in weekly bodhrán classes with Music Generation Laois’ Dale McKay.

Terry Byrne from Music Generation Laois, worked with Dale McKay, students of 5th class and staff of Scoil Phádraig Naofa to create this music video.

This music programme is supported by the Music Rich schools project for DEIS schools, funded by Creative Ireland Laois in Laois County Council.

The ‘Bodhrán Games’ video can be viewed on the Music Generation Laois Youtube channel.

Music Generation Laois works in partnership with 27 primary schools and 4 secondary schools across Laois.

There are a range of music classes, bands, ensembles and orchestra options available in Laois Music Centre, Music Generation Laois HQ on Church Avenue, Portlaoise. An instrument hire service is also available.

Over the Summer, Music Generation Laois’ annual Summer School of Rock and Pop, open to age 10 to 18, will take place from July 1-5 in Laois Music Centre.

Always a great week of music-making, the summer school culminates with a final show on Friday 5 July at 6pm in Laois Music Centre.

Music Generation Laois is part of Music Generation – Ireland’s National Music Education Programme, initiated by Music Network and co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds together with, The Department of Education and Local Music Education Partnerships.

Locally, Music Generation Laois is part of Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (lead partner) and supported by Laois County Council.

You can watch the video below:

Enjoying the film at Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS, Mountmellick for the screening of the film Bodhrán Hunger Games.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Happy faces at Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS, Mountmellick for the screening of the film Bodhrán Hunger Games.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Enjoying the show at Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS, Mountmellick for the screening of the film Bodhrán Hunger Games.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Principal Mr John Murrell welcomes the guests at Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS, Mountmellick for the screening of the film Bodhrán Hunger Games.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Ready for action at Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS, Mountmellick for the screening of the film Bodhrán Hunger Games.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
5th classes with Rosa Flannery, Dale McKay and Terry Byrne from Music Generation Laois; principal Mr John Murrell; teachers Ms Caroline Greene, Mr Eddie McEvoy and Mr Robbie Eyres at Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS, Mountmellick for the screening of the film Bodhrán Hunger Games.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
5th classes with Rosa Flannery, Dale McKay and Terry Byrne from Music Generation Laois; principal Mr John Murrell; teachers Ms Caroline Greene, Mr Eddie McEvoy and Mr Robbie Eyres at Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS, Mountmellick for the screening of the film Bodhrán Hunger Games.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Enjoying the film at Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS, Mountmellick for the screening of the film Bodhrán Hunger Games.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

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