Herlihy to get trad award

Well-known traditional accordionist Dan Herlihy will be honoured at the Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival in Castleisland, Co Kerry, this weekend.

Mr Herlihy, from Ballydesmond, Co Cork, will receive the O’Keeffe traditional music award for his dedication to the music of Sliabh Luachra.

After the presentation, which takes place on Saturday night, he will be joined on stage for a concert by many friends, including fiddler Donal O’Connor.