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How Children in Cahersiveen Became Custodians of a Precious Musical Legacy – March 31st, 2023

Mar 31, 2023 16:15
By radiokerrypodcast
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How Children in Cahersiveen Became Custodians of a Precious Musical Legacy – March 31st, 2023

This is a story that involves CNN journalist Donie O’Sullivan, Scoil Saidhbhín National School in Cahersiveen, a near-century old baby grand piano, a family wishing to involve their late parents’ legacy, and children forced to flee their homeland.

Jerry spoke to Treasa Ní Chróinín who’s principal of Scoil Saidhbhín, to Derek Ryder of the Gift of Music project, Mary Hackett from Dublin, and Len Hurley who’s a retired teacher. Jerry also speaks to pupils Kevin Foster who’s 11 and to Mark Fedon who’s 9.

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