Jolly Jingles Music Therapy

23/07/2025

https://youtu.be/u8iRg4_BFks?si=zcKgi_HZV-Rrm5n6

My friend Eoghan is doing some great work through Music Generation in Dublin, backed by U2 no less! Eoghan is a fantastic musician in his own right, and using his skill as a music therapist and huge generosity of spirit to improve the lives of the kids he's working with. Watching this would give anyone a lift! 🥰

Music Generation is making a massive impact on the lives of children who need music in their lives

03/06/2025

https://www.tipperarylive.ie/news/clonmel/1816098/highly-skilled-care-team-in-tipperary-secondary-school-has-a-crucial-role-to-play.html

Nice write-up on Tipperary Live about the CBS High School (Clonmel) 125th Anniversary, and the role of Music Therapy within the school care team 😊

Tipperary Museum of Hidden History - CBS High School Clonmel exhibition

15/05/2025

I had the pleasure of beginning a series of Music Therapy sessions at Fethard and District Daycare Centre this week. The atmosphere is so warm, so welcoming, and the lovely folks there shared their songs and stories in a friendly and supportive environment. Thanks to Mairead, Alan and everyone who makes this such a valuable resource to the Fethard area - I'm looking forward to continuing the work over the coming weeks. Thanks also to Creative Ireland for providing the funding for the sessions.

11/04/2025

I'm currently providing music therapy for young children with complex needs at St. Patrick's Special School, Kilkenny. The staff are incredibly attentive to the needs of the students, and the management team create an environment that supports the wellbeing and job satisfaction of the teachers and SNAs, some of whom have been working there for over twenty years. And the kids are just wonderful!

11/02/2025

https://www.tipperarylive.ie/news/local-news/1721510/south-tipperary-hospice-introduces-new-music-therapy-service-to-enrich-quality-of-life.html

There's a more detailed write-up here, detailing the application of music therapy to people in palliative care and with life-limiting illness - worth a read if you are at all interested 🙂

Hospice is in the process of expanding the range of services it provides

07/02/2025

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/tipperary/news/south-tipperary-hospice-launches-new-music-therapy-service-for-patients-and-families/a1619968034.html

South Tipperary Hospice Movement are doing a press blitz to make people aware of the music therapy service they are funding for people with life-limiting illness and their families. The service aims to improve quality of life for those facing this immense challenge, and to develop coping strategies for chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. Trying to make sense of a life lived, the joys and sorrows, fond memories and regrets is not a simple task. Music can create a canvas that allows us to view ourselves, our relationships and accomplishments in ways that make sense on a deeper level, providing comfort and reassurance when it's needed most. Please share with anyone you know in the South Tipp area who is caring for someone with life-limiting illness, or with the person themselves. The South Tipperary Hospice Movement will generously support the provision of this service to those in need.

South Tipperary Hospice has introduced a new music therapy service that has the potential to enhance the quality of life of people facing a serious life-limiting illness and their families.

31/01/2025

These are two of the pillars of the community that make me proud to be from Clonmel! Formal music therapy aside, the benefits to confidence, social connection and self-expression that performance brings is immesurable, and Clonmel Credit Union prove their committment to their members and the community at large once again by generously supporting local arts. Thank you ❤️

13/12/2024

https://youtu.be/8HECf9IB2zg?si=MXn-T80VY2B7p2vI

Last week I had the pleasure of taking part in an episode of the Every Day is a Schoolday podcast, filmed in front of a live audience in Thurles. The show is presented by two experienced educators, Pat & Paddy, and alongside another therapist, Ciara Jane Brett, we discussed and tried to give a bit of information on our respective fields of Music Therapy and Play Therapy. Please pass on to anyone who you think would be interested or to whom it might be helpful. Thanks!

Every Day Is A School Day Live Podcast with special guests play therapist Ciara Jane Brett & Music Therapist Joe Roche. Live from Stakelums, Work, Learn, Pla...

09/12/2024

Polly and I had a great night singing with the Clonmel Concert Band in SS Peter & Pauls' last night. Huge thanks and congratulations to maestro Danny Carroll and amazing soloists Andrea Ruth & Emmett Donlon 🥰