The Sean Shannon Music Foundation CLG

The Sean Shannon Music Foundation, founded in 2025 as a tribute to the late Sean Shannon, is a charitable organisation dedicated to breaking down the financial barriers that prevent many young Irish musicians from pursuing classical music. By offering bursaries, workshops, and access to instruments and exam fees, the foundation creates a supportive community where talent can flourish regardless of socioeconomic background.

Key services include the Sean Shannon Bursary, which provides direct financial assistance to promising students, and a programme of workshops and events designed to develop skills and foster connections among emerging artists. The foundation also organises regular concerts, such as the annual Sean Shannon Bursary Winners Concert held at St Ann’s Church, giving recipients a platform to showcase their progress.

Operating throughout Ireland, the Sean Shannon Music Foundation works tirelessly to ensure that the love of classical music is accessible to all, nurturing the next generation of performers and enriching the cultural life of the nation.