Principal's Welcome

You are most welcome to the website for Limerick School of Music. We are very proud of our long history of providing music education in the heart of Limerick City since 1962.

I am particularly proud to work with such a highly qualified and motivated group of teachers who are deeply committed to a rounded musical education for all of our students. Performance is an integral part of music education so, in our curriculum, we provide multiple performing opportunities for our students through our in-house concerts, ensembles and festivals. We also complete our students' musical education with an emphasis on concurrent study of musicianship and music theory to complement their practical studies.

Past students, teachers and friends will be interested in checking out our Alumni page to see how you can stay connected to Limerick School of Music.

Please take the time to read about our school and our course descriptions and click on Apply Now when you have found the perfect course for you or your child.

Cecilia Madden, Principal

Limerick School of Music: a brief history

Limerick School of Music, under the auspices of Limerick & Clare Education & Training Board (L.C.E.T.B.), formerly City of Limerick V.E.C., was founded in January 1962.  We are the largest provider of music tuition in the Mid-West Region.

We provide Instrumental and Vocal tuition from beginner to diploma level, and we also offer tuition in Instrument Making. Music students all take Musicianship/Theory classes as part of their studies. All students are encouraged to partake in our many ensembles, choirs and orchestras as an integral part of their musical development and are encouraged to participate in all performance opportunities such as school concerts.

Limerick School of Music also provides music programmes at three partnership primary schools: Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School, Janesboro; CBS and Presentation National Schools in Sexton Street in the city centre. 

As a student at Limerick School of Music, you are part of an exciting, vibrant and supportive community of musicians.

Our Vision

Our vision is the sharing of the love of music with everyone.

Our Mission

Limerick School of Music strives to be a centre of excellence and an accessible resource to all in the community. Through our teaching, we encourage and develop a love of music in a caring and stimulating way

Limerick School of Music is a Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board multi-denominational and co-educational school.

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools provide an inclusive, student-centred and holistic education to students in our communities. Our schools, through excellence in education, aim to enable every student to realise their potential through the provision of highly supportive school communities that nurture students’ intellectual, cultural, personal, social, emotional, moral and physical development.

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools recognise, respect and celebrate the identity of all of our students equally and are acknowledged as having a significant influence in promoting diversity – reflective of our changing society.

All Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools are funded by the Department of Education and Skills.

Chief Executive: George O’Callaghan