Irish Music for Schools
Added to website 18/02/2026.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in your primary school classroom with these 8 free lessons on Irish music. With this pack your class will be learning about the Irish musical culture, listening to different Irish artists and performing traditional songs and pieces.
We hope this pack will give your class a great sense of Irish music with lessons tailored from 4 to 12 year olds – perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the classroom.
Included in the pack:
- Background and history of Irish music
- Child-friendly radio show and playlist
- Perform sing-along versions of popular Irish folk songs
- Learn about and hear different traditional Irish instruments.
- Learn to identify different types of Irish tunes such as jig and reels
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About the Provider
dabbledoo
We provide primary schools with the resources, training and support to deliver the music curriculum. We are a team of educators, artists, musicians and designers with a passion for arts education and its potential to enrich the lives of children.
