Córfhéile is a non-profit making, voluntary organization that aims to provide an opportunity for children in primary school right around Dublin to perform in a non-competitive music festival. The children that perform in the Córfhéile do so for the enjoyment of singing, for the love of playing music or the desire to participate in a play or drama. Córfhéile is about developing confidence and a feeling of self-esteem for having performed in front of a large audience. The Córfhéile has been in existence in Dublin for more than 50 years and during that time, a number of famous names and faces have graced the Córfhéile stage. More than 4000 children are taking part in Corfheile this week.

Our choir mainly from 5th class sang three songs….. Africa, Run With Me and Footloose. They ot the following comments from the judges

Strong sense of teamwork in the ensemble

An excellent joyful and uplifting performance

Great singing in unison and very good diction

Children paid excellent attention to the conductor

Lovely contrasts and dynamics and expressive faces

We are really proud of all our pupils who performes to such a high standard and respresented St Declan’s in such a positive light. Thank you to Mrs O’Rourke and Mr Mc Keown for preparing the children , to Ms King for conducting them and to Ms Jenkinson for acconpaining them.

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