Clare Musicians Honoured at TG4 Gradam Ceoil

Some of the foremost exponents of Irish traditional music are being honoured at this year's TG4 Gradam Ceoil.    The recipients of this year's awards have been announced at a special ceremony at the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point.    Now in its 29th year, Gradam Ceoil TG4 is widely regarded as the highest honour in Irish traditional music, celebrating outstanding achievement, creativity and cultural impact across seven award categories.    The Tulla Céilí Band has receive the 'Outstanding Contribution' gong while Cherish the Ladies, which has three members with strong Clare connections, has been given the 'Music Group' prize.    All recipients will be formally honoured at an awards ceremony in the University Concert Hall in Limerick on September 13th.    Seán Lyons was at the event in the Armada Hotel and began by speaking with Tulla Céilí Band leader, Mark Donnellan. Photo (c) TG4 Gradam Ceoil