PRIMARY schools from across Belfast have been showcasing their traditional music skills at a special two-day event in the city centre.

Organised by Glengormley School of Traditional Music, the annual Primary Schools' Irish Traditional Music Performances was held at the 2 Royal Avenue building on Monday and Tuesday.

Schools taking part included Holy Cross Girls, St Malachy's and Gaelscoil Éanna.

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Ray Morgan, Chair of Glengormley School of Traditional Music said: "These performances have brought schools and young musicians together over the past couple of years, and have helped bring Irish traditional music to the fore in education – particularly at Pprimary level.

"Our aim is a simple one – to promote and encourage the teaching of traditional Irish music in primary schools.

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"Our objective is to provide and facilitate an opportunity for those primary school children learning traditional music to play and perform in front of an audience.