Congratulations to the twelve Finalist school music groups selected in the 2025 Waltons RTÉ lyric fm Music for Schools Competition, a national competition and celebration of music making in school!

2025 Primary School Finalists:

  • Gaelscoil Aonach Urmhumhan, An tAonach, Co. Tipperary
  • Gaelscoil Ó Doghair, Caisleán Nua Thiar, Co. Limerick
  • Gaelscoil Shlí Dála, an Bealach Mór, Co. Laois
  • Scoil Chuimín agus Caitríona, Oughterard, Co. Galway
  • St. Marnock's National School, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin
  • Woodbrook National School, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon

2025 Post-Primary Finalists:

  • Ardscoil na Mara, Tramore, Co. Waterford
  • Coláiste Mhuire, Bothar Rath Tó, Dublin 7
  • Coláiste Pobail Setanta, Clonee, Dublin 15
  • Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
  • St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath
  • The King’s Hospital School, Old Lucan Road, Dublin 20

The Finalists Concert on March 24th will be live webcast from the National Concert Hall and can be watched from all over Ireland and around the world. Keep an eye out for the details, which will be available soon on the RTÉ lyric fm and Music for Schools Competition websites, and watch the webcast from your school!