UCC pays €500,000 for Ó Riada archive

A UNIVERSITY last night acquired the entire collection of one of the country’s most important traditional musicians.

UCC pays €500,000 for Ó Riada archive

University College Cork paid €500,000 for the Seán Ó Riada archive, which includes documents, papers, correspondence and instruments belonging to the late musician.

“This is a collection that is immensely important in the cultural and musical history of this country,” said UCC president Gerry Wrixon.

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