A Co Roscommon singer is off to Italy this weekend to sing in an internationally renowned music festival.
For over a decade, Mediterranean Opera Studio and Festival has been at the forefront of nurturing emerging opera talent.
The program combines world-class instruction, immersive cultural experiences, and professional performance opportunities in the heart of Sicily.
Eimear Reynolds, from Rooskey, will join them for the next five weeks or so.
She spoke to Eoghan Murphy - firstly telling him about the background to her music career: