Award Ceremony

Bardic / Ceannródaithe Awards This annual ceremony honours exceptional musicians and singers who are considered to have made an exceptional and unique contribution to Irish Traditional Music through their instrumental musicianship, singing and/or dancing. This gala dinner with presentations incorporates performances by each of the recipients all nationally and internationally renowned for their virtuoso talent, […]

Ard-Ollamh Award The Ard-Ollamh Award is the highest honor bestowed by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, recognizing exceptional contributions to traditional Irish music. This prestigious award acknowledges a lifetime of dedication to the traditional arts. Presented annually at the Fleadh Cheoil, this year's ceremony will take place on August 6th, 2025, […]

The Flanagan family established the Michael A. Flanagan Banjo Award to honour and preserve the legacy of Irish music shaped by Michael Flanagan and the Flanagan Brothers in the early 20th century. The award celebrates exceptional banjo players who have significantly contributed to traditional Irish music. The 2025 recipient is London-based banjo player Mick O’Connor. […]