Music therapy has huge benefits for children but it's still not officially recognised in Ireland

Despite the practice showing many benefits, Ireland has yet to recognise the treatment. It is time for that to change

Humans have felt the therapeutic powers of music for millennia. Ancient civilisations, from Australian Aboriginals to the wonderful swirling dervishes of Islam, have based much of their societies and spirituality on the rhythms and sounds of music.

Humans have felt the therapeutic powers of music for millennia. Ancient civilisations, from Australian Aboriginals to the wonderful swirling dervishes of Islam, have based much of their societies and spirituality on the rhythms and sounds of music.

In the West, the likes of Mozart and McCartney have moved societal mountains with their talents. Yet, it is only recently that medicine has begun to recognise music’s ability to heal in a more formal setting.