Gradam Ceoil: 

Two generations of accordion players were among the six recipients of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2015 (Traditional Music Awards), announced at a media reception in Cork City Hall last night.

The main award, Gradam Ceoil TG4 went to Galway virtuoso Máirtín O’Connor whose accordion-playing and range of compositions have been dazzling audiences for over 30 years and who was presented with his award by Pól Ó Gallchóir.

Mr O’Connor, who has five solo albums to his name as well as collaborations with the likes of De Danann and Midnight Well, was also part of the first Riverdance orchestra in 1995.