Bardic Awards

This event will take place at the Ferrycarrig Hotel

The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 Bardic Awards / Ceannródaithe Awards Ceremony will take place on 5th August 2025 at 7pm at the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford Y35 Y9TA.

This annual ceremony honours exceptional musicians and singers who are considered to have made an exceptional and unique contribution to Irish Traditional Music through their instrumental musicianship, singing and/or dancing. This gala dinner with presentations incorporates performances by each of the recipients all nationally and internationally renowned for their virtuoso talent, mastery and their consistent commitment to the music over decades.

The 2025 recipients are as follows: John Furlong, Josephine Nugent, Padraig McGovern, Benny McHugh.