b'what is music generation? music generation is a wonderful opportunity toensure that the next generation, is a musical generation. irelands nationalmusic education programme, initiated by music network and funded by u2 and the ireland funds is helping over 10,000 children and young people access performance music education in their own locality. employment opportunitieshave been created for over 120 people. u2 has donated 5 million and the ireland funds have raised another 2 millionin support. the department of education and skills has committed to developingand sustaining music education partnerships in future years when the ve-yearphilanthropic commitment of u2 and the ireland funds comes to its conclusion.music education for children across irelandconnect2013 | 46'