Killarney accordionist Liam O’Connor has been named Multi-Instrumentalist of the Year 2025 at the Irish Entertainment Awards, held at the Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran, County Donegal.

O’Connor, who holds a Guinness World Record for the fastest fingers on the accordion, received the award from actor Patrick Bergin during a ceremony that celebrated leading figures in Irish music and entertainment.

Liam was joined by his talented family band; daughter Saoirse and sons Oisín and Cillian who also performed on the night. The O’Connor family were recognised for their outstanding contribution to Irish traditional and contemporary music.

The Irish Entertainment Awards, organised by Keltic Radio TV, brought together some of the biggest names in the industry, including Philomena Begley, Mary Duff, The Nolan Sisters, and the Dublin City Ramblers.

Speaking after the event, O’Connor said he was “honoured and humbled” to receive the award and thanked the organisers, his family, and his supporters. “It was a fantastic night of Irish music and talent and I’m so proud to represent Killarney on a stage like this,” he said.

Patrick Sheehan Solicitors of Killarney will now operate under the Orbitus brand, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued expansion in Kerry and Cork.

Orbitus is a leading multidisciplinary firm providing law, tax and HR advisory services. The company recently launched a new HR division and opened a new state-of-the-art office in Tralee. The merger combines the deep legal, tax and HR expertise of Orbitus along with Patrick Sheehan’s decades of trusted client relationships. Jennifer Downing, Managing Partner at Orbitus, is delighted to welcome the Killarney based lawyer into the group as they strengthen their presence in Kerry. She said: “Together, we’re expanding our legal capability and regional reach while maintaining the personal, trusted service our clients know and value.” Pat Sheehan described joining Orbitus as a natural evolution for their firm and clients. He added: “It allows us to offer access to a broader network of expertise and resources, backed by a dynamic organisation that shares our client-first values.” The integration eith the Killarney team will be overseen by Jennifer Downing along with tax partner Tommy Walsh, law partner Benhamin Hardy, law partner Darren Fitzgerald and head of HR Jennifer O’Brien.