{"id":1220,"date":"2013-05-09T13:14:08","date_gmt":"2013-05-09T13:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?p=1220"},"modified":"2026-08-14T23:42:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T22:42:21","slug":"soroptimist-castlebar-supports-music-programme-at-davitt-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/soroptimist-castlebar-supports-music-programme-at-davitt-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Soroptimist International Castlebar Supports Music Programme at Davitt College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ========================================== -->\n<!-- NEWS ARTICLE: SOROPTIMIST MUSIC PROGRAMME  -->\n<!-- ========================================== -->\n<div class=\"aen-news-article-modern\" style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 30px auto; padding: 0 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n  \n  <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);\">\n    \n    <!-- Header Banner (Centered) -->\n    <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2015 0%, #1a3825 100%); 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Soroptimist International Castlebar has generously sponsored a targeted Music Programme at the school, providing vital funds to support specialized tuition over an immersive six-week module. In addition to expert instruction, the club\u2019s generous financial contribution went directly toward purchasing brand-new musical instruments, substantially expanding creative and performance pathways for our student body. &#x1f3bc; 6-Week Module Targeted, specialized musical tuition &#x1f3b8; New Instruments Direct funding for school music equipment &#x1f91d; Local Investment Supported by Soroptimist International During the visit, the National President of Soroptimist Ireland, Ms. Ann O\u2019Driscoll, toured the school facilities and was treated to a wonderful live performance by the talented students currently participating in the programme. The entire school community extends its sincere gratitude to Soroptimist International Castlebar for their generous investment in our students&#8217; creative futures. &#x1f4f8; Presentation Showcase (Pictured L\u2013R): Back Row: Mr. Ger King (Deputy Principal), Ms. S. Sheridan (School Completion Programme), Mrs. Ann Collins (Soroptimist Club President), Ms. Ann O\u2019Driscoll (National President, Soroptimist Ireland), Ms. Therese O\u2019Grady (Soroptimist PRO), Ms. Kate McKeown (Music Generation Mayo), Jamie Ralph, Mr. Paul Kelly, Mr. Mike Cannon, Mr. Eamonn Mulderrig (Music Teacher), and Ms. Bernie Rowland (Principal). 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