Graduates from the Irish World Academy featured strongly in the Gradam Ceoil TG4 Music Awards

Graduates from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance featured strongly in the Gradam Ceoil TG4 Music Awards announced last night. These prestigious awards recognise those who have contributed to the advancement and preservation of traditional music in Ireland. Dr Síle Denvir was announced as the recipient of the Singer of the Year award, while Dr Michelle Mulcahy received the Music Group Award alongside her father and sister, Mick and Louise Mulcahy. Both Síle and Michelle completed the Graduate Diploma in Education (Music) at UL. Síle completed an MA in Irish Traditional Music Performance, after which she undertook doctoral research, exploring the reinterpretation and performance of traditional Irish song in Ireland and Scotland. Michelle completed an MA in Ethnomusicology, followed by an arts practice PhD, exploring Karen, Burmese and Irish harping traditions. The awards ceremony will take place at the University Concert Hall, Limerick, on Sunday 23 April.