U2 Help Irish Kids Learn Music

Many Irish children will get a chance to learn a musical instrument thanks to the generosity of the biggest band in the world. U2 have committed 5m euro to the project which will also benefit from a further 2m euro being raised by The Ireland Funds.

The project will be run by Ireland's Music Network, a non-profit music services organisation and will be delivered from 2010 - 2015. The aim is to provide young people in Ireland with better opportunities to learn and afford tuition.

This is an admirable move by U2 who have often spoken of their heavy involvement with music when they were young and growing up in Dublin's Northside. It is especially required now as we enter a seemingly bleak economic time for Ireland. I get the feeling from recent activity in the Government that the Arts will not be a priority in the coming years.

What do you think of this? Does U2 need to do this, are they doing enough?

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Comment by Marisa Feliciano on July 21, 2009 at 12:55am: i absolutely think they need to and its wonderful that they are!

Comment by Rebecca @ Diddlyi on July 20, 2009 at 1:38pm: It's crucial that the arts aren't forgotten in trying times and I think we can all agree that it's wonderful the band is heavily involved in charities in Ireland, particularly for children. Sure the band already does a lot all over the world and in Ireland but I think it's up to them if they think they've done enough. They're obviously passionate about music, so this seems a fitting way to continue their charity work. I just hope these organizations use the money properly.