Live Music Brings Joy To Carlow Care Homes Summer
Creative Ireland Carlow has secured funding for a summer initiative bringing live music to residential healthcare settings across the county. The programme features eight venues and seventeen visits, celebrating themes of tradition and positive ageing through community concerts.
Live Music Revitalises Residential Care in Carlow
Creative Ireland Carlow and the Carlow Arts Office have successfully secured additional funding for their popular Live Music in Residential Healthcare Settings initiative. The first series of concerts recently concluded at St. Fiacc’s, where attendees enjoyed singing, dancing, and powerful moments that sparked cherished memories among residents.
This year’s programme is themed around "Round the House and Mind the Dresser," a nostalgic phrase beloved from céilí days. In collaboration with musician Maksym Lozovyi, Alison Behan, and Mad for Trad Carlow, the initiative will deliver high-quality live performances across seventeen visits to eight residential healthcare settings throughout the summer.
The partners are working closely with local musicians and care homes to ensure people of all ages can experience creativity and support positive ageing. Following the successful initial block, the next round of concerts is scheduled to begin on 4 August. Residents and families are encouraged to follow Creative Ireland Carlow on Facebook for video updates and future schedules.