Family of Irish Musicians Play for Self-Isolating 90-Year-Old Granddad by Video Chat

A self-isolating 90-year-old is still able to enjoy his family’s traditional Irish music sessions at their home in County Kerry in the west of Ireland by connecting with video chat.

Footage shared to YouTube on April 8 by the nonagenarian’s daughter Niamh Ni Bhaoill shows his grandsons performing for him.

One of the grandkids can be seen playing the bodhran while the other plays the concertina as the grandfather watches and applauds at the end.

“We have been social distancing since March 12 – luckily my 90-year-old dad can use a smartphone so we can now keep in touch … and have regular music sessions,” Ni Bhaoill said in the YouTube description of her video.

The Irish government has encouraged “protective self-separation” for people in vulnerable groups including those over 70.

As of Thursday, April 9, Ireland had reported 6,574 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 263 deaths. Credit: Niamh Ni Bhaoill via Storyful