Three generations of violinists take a bow as Cork Youth Orchestra turns 60

Viola player Simon O’Flynn is the second generation of O’Flynn musicians involved in orchestras in Cork, and his daughter makes it the third.

Cork butcher Simon O’Flynn is one of three generations of his family who have played with orchestras in his native city, writes Roz Crowley.

Ireland's oldest youth orchestra celebrates its 60th birthday this year. Adding hugely to Cork’s music culture and nurturing a huge amount of local talent from an early age, Cork Youth Orchestra has made an invaluable contribution to the city.