Offaly County Board Awards 2014

Congratulations to all the musicians, singers, dancers and gaeilgeoir’s who were honored at the Offaly Co Board awards night that took place in the Bridge house on Sunday 19th Oct, the event was aired live on Midlands Radio 3 Coppers & Brass program. 

A testament to the strength and depth of our vibrant cultural tradition that exists in Offaly was the fact that the 2 hr radio program was not able to cover live performances from all who were honored and so Padraig had to make recordings which will be aired during the program next Sunday.

All Ireland Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (O18) champion Michael Curran was on hand to present the awards to everybody who qualified for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

Here is Michael in action, together with James Hogan on keyboard

 

 

Below our members and groups who were be honored on the night.

Brian receiving his award for reaching the All Ireland U12 Singing competition

Siún receiving her award for reaching the All Ireland Cómhrá Faoi 9

Rosín receiving her award for winning the All Ireland Whistle 12 – 15 competition

Saoirse receiving her award for reaching the All Ireland Seanós dancing competition

Éabha receiving her award for reaching the All Ireland Ladies English Singing 12 – 15 competition

Ciana Mc’Garrigle receiving her award for reaching the All Ireland in many competitions

Clodagh receiving her award for reaching the All Ireland Whistling 12 – 15 competition

Aoife receiving her award for reaching the All Ireland Flute Airs 15 – 18  competition

Pat Fulton receiving his award for 3rd place in  the All Ireland Songs in English O18  competition

Ademar  & Ellen receiving their awards for 2nd place in  the All Ireland  Duets (U12) competition

Tulach Bheag Céilí Band receiving their awards for reaching the All Ireland 12 -15 competition

 

Lann Eala Céilí Band receiving their awards for reaching the All Ireland