Galwegian accordion wizard Máirtín O’Connor is set to be honoured with the prestigious Gradam Ceoil TG4 at the 2015 Traditional Music Awards. Another box player, Clare's Bobby Gardiner goes into the Hall Of Fame, having secured the Lifetime Achievement Award for half a century of playing and teaching. Four other accolades have also been announced:
Ceoltóir Óg  TG4  (Young Musician) – Maitiú Ó Casaide
Gradam Comharcheoil TG4  (Musical Collaboration) –  Ensemble Ériu
Amhránaí TG4  (Singer) – Roisín White
Gradam Comaoine  TG4 (Outstanding Contribution) – Irish Folk Music Archive
The awards ceremony and Gradam Ceoil Concert will take place in Cork Opera House on Sunday February 22. Hosted by Dáithí Ó Sé and Aoife Ní Thuairisg, it will be broadcast live on TG4.