Alma Kelliher. Photo by Ruth MedjberMUSIC Network has announced the results of the latest round of the Music Capital Scheme and a number of the beneficiaries are from Tralee and other parts of Kerry sharing over €36,000.
A total of €1,066,940 in funding from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport has been granted to 191 awardees nationwide which will potentially benefit over 10,000 musicians based throughout Ireland, through Awards 1, 2 & 3 of the scheme.
In Tralee, Tralee Pipes & Drums – St John’s Pipe Band will receive €3,938 and Tralee International Resource Centre (TIRC) €1,641.
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Elsewhere, Teach Siamsa Finuge will receive €1,493 and Foilmore Community Centre Action Group benefits to the tune of €3,959.
There’s also individual awards to Tralee native Alma Kelliher (synthesizer) €2,666; Caroline Keane (Anglo concertina in Bb/F) €8,002; Sean Kelliher (Acoustic guitar) €1,749; Niamh Dalton (Bb/F concertina) €3,485 and Rob Fell (B-flat uilleann pipes) €9,450.
Caroline Keane.Established in 2008, the Music Capital Scheme is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and managed by Music Network.
The Scheme has enabled many thousands of musicians across Ireland to develop their musical potential and participate in the performance of live music, in all genres.
Since it was established, the scheme’s impact has increased significantly and it was expanded in 2024 to include two new awards that benefit both emerging professional musicians and arts venues.
