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Gradam Ceoil TG4

Gradam Ceoil TG4 recognizes the importance of constantly adding to our vibrant dance music repertoire by presenting Gradam an Chumadóra each year. Much of the work of these composers has already become a part of the tradition, regularly played at sessions and recorded by other artists.

TG4 Composers Award

Gradam Ceoil TG4 recognizes the importance of constantly adding to our vibrant dance music repertoire by presenting Gradam an Chumadóra each year. Much of the work of these composers has already become a part of the tradition, regularly played at sessions and recorded by other artists.

  • 2001 – Paddy Fahy, Co. Galway
  • 2002 – Brendan Tonra, Co. Mayo
  • 2003 – Vincent Broderick, Co. Galway
  • 2004 – Richie Dwyer, Co. Cork
  • 2005 – Josephine Keegan, Co. Armagh
  • 2006 – Charlie Lennon, Co. Leitrim
  • 2007 – Jim McGrath, Co. Fermanagh
  • 2008 – Peadar Ó Riada, Dublin
  • 2009 – Con Fada Ó Drisceoil, Co. Cork
  • 2010 – John & Finbarr Dwyer, Co. Cork
  • 2011 – Liz Carroll, Chicago
  • 2012 – Paddy O’Brien, Co. Offaly
  • 2013 – Tommy Peoples, Co. Donegal
  • 2017 – Michael Rooney, Co. Monaghan
  • 2019 – Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill, Co. Meath
  • 2020 – Josephine Marsh, Co. Clare
  • 2021 – Steve Cooney, Co. Donegal
  • 2022 – Connie O’Connell, Co. Cork
  • 2023 – Maurice Lennon, Co. Leitrim
  • 2024 – Ryan Molloy, Co. Tyrone

TG4 Musical Collabroration Award

  • 2014 – The Goodman Project
  • 2015 – Ensemble Ériu
  • 2016 – Our Dear Dark Mountain with the Sky over it
  • 2018 – CONCERT