Cavan/Monaghan Fianna Fáil TD Brendan Smith welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, that she has approved small grants through her Department’s Non Mainstream Music Education Bursary scheme to support music education and music initiatives to cultivate the talent of young musicians. 

“It is important to provide opportunities for children and young people to express themselves and show their creativity through music and I compliment the many groups and organisations various providing music tuition and classes throughout Cavan and Monaghan”, stated Deputy Brendan Smith.

Successful applicants in Cavan/Monaghan are –

€2,000        St. Mary’s Brass and Reed Band              Kingscourt

€2,000        NYAH Comhaltas                                      Cavan Town

€2,000        Cavan Town Branch CCE                         Cavan Town

€2,000        Stedfast Shoes Brass Band                      Monaghan