Castlerea Education Unit Music students

The Big Busk 2025

Thanks to your support, my busk will strike the right chord and could provide:

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hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker.

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nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop.

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hours of access to Focus Ireland’s education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment).

Mixture Vocals and instruments

On Thursday and Friday 6 and 7 March, we will be busking to raise vital funds for nationwide homeless services.

Homelessness isn't just a problem; it's a tragedy which we can’t be silent about. 

But we need your help to make it even more impactful.

By donating to our fundraising page, you're not just supporting our performance; you're directly contributing to vital homeless services.

Every note, every coin, every donation brings us closer to ending homelessness.


Many of the students in the class have experienced homelessness, and others see it as inevitable in their near futures, so this is a cause which they are keen to support. 

My Achievements

Self Donated

Shared Page

50% of Fundraising Target

Reached Fundraising Target

Increased Target

Completed The Big Busk

My Updates

Day 2

Monday 10th Mar
On Friday we had our 3rd group performing in a variety of locations playing a selection mostly of country and folk songs for close to an hour. 

Thanks to everyone for your support so far. 

Day 1

Thursday 6th Mar
the first 2 groups of performers sang today and we had a range of songs from Johnny Cash (A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison, Ring of Fire) to Cher (Believe), Benson Boone, SnowPatrol, R.E.M. Thin Lizzy.

Tomorrow morning our 3rd group will be playing. 

Thanks for all the donations to date

Rehearsals

Thursday 27th Feb
The students have started rehearsing and compiling a set list in class this week

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Michelle Mcdermott

Congratulations Kevin and your students!

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Mary Brady

Well done everyone!

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Karen Donoghue

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Anonymous

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Malachy Costello

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David Creighton

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Deirdre Kelly

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Michael Larkin

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Stephanie Boland

Great performance. Well done.

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Katrina H