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O’Connor Family honoured with prestigious music award

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The O'Connor family, led by renowned accordionist Liam O'Connor, has been named as the Irish and International Traditional Band of the Year.

The family band, consisting of Liam, his daughter Saoirse, and sons Oisín and Cillian, recently received the prestigious award at The Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran, County Donegal this week

This accolade comes on the heels of Liam O'Connor being named Man of the Year 2024 by Hi Style, recognising his significant contributions to Irish music, culture, and the entertainment industry both nationally and internationally.

The O'Connor family will continue their busy schedule with a special guest performance at the Team Ireland Centenary Olympic Ball on Saturday night.

They will also be performing at the Liskennett Equine Assisted Activity Centre on November 17, and embarking on a tour of Dubai with Kerry GAA from November 21to 24.

O'Connor, a Guinness World Record holder for the fastest fingers on the accordion, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his extraordinary talent and passion for music.
His upcoming projects include a new recording of ‘The Galway Shawl’ with Mike Denver and a new instrumental single.

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Devine and O’Sullivan top seeds for Galway International Rally

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Four-time Rally of the Lakes winners Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are the top seeds for next weekend’s 2026 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally.

The Derry driver will compete in a Škoda Fabia Rally2, with Noel O’Sullivan of Muckross continuing as co-driver.


While Devine is the reigning 2025 Tarmac Champion, the pairing are still seeking their first outright win on the Galway event.


The rally was officially launched on Friday last, January 16, at the Connacht Hotel, Galway, which is one of the associate sponsors for the 2026 event.


At the launch, Clerk of the Course Mark Parsons confirmed that over 100 entries have been received to date.


Other Kerry representation on the entry list includes Kevin O’Donoghue who will compete in a BMW M3, Mossie Costello is entered in a Ford Fiesta Rally4, and John Corrigan will contest the event in a Subaru Impreza.

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Irish Coffee Tasting at O’Donoghue’s this Sunday

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From Foynes to the cosy hearth of No. 76 College Street, join O’Donoghue Public House this National Irish Coffee Day

To mark National Irish Coffee Day on Sunday, January 25, O’Donoghue Public House will say Sláinte by hosting An Irish Coffee Tasting Experience from 3pm.

Discover the legendary story of how Irish Coffee was created on a Winters night in Foynes, County Limerick, the rich heritage of College Street and the past of O’Donoghue Public House.

Guests will enjoy a live demonstration on crafting the perfect Irish Coffee using Powers Whiskey and the best part, tasting it. All within the cosy setting of OD’s.

There will also be a complimentary mini-Irish coffee with any hearty main course from the food menu, served from 6pm to 9pm, all while soaking up the atmosphere of live music.

To book and for more information visit, O’Donoghue Public House on Instagram or Facebook.

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