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O’Connor Family honoured with prestigious music award
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.
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman
Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.
Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.
Winners announced for Best Dressed at Races
Niamh Lordan and Tariq Anwar took top honours at Friday’s Lee Strand Best Dressed competition at Killarney Racecourse.
Judges TJ Reid, Kilkenny hurling player, and influencer Niamh de Brún-Reid selected ten male and ten female finalists after reviewing contenders throughout the enclosures.
Listowel native Niamh Lordan, now living in Cork, won Best Dressed Lady. She wore a rented Leo Lin dress from Labelle paired with a self-designed glass hat, securing a VIP trip for two to Paris and a crystal vase.
Dublin resident Tariq Anwar was named Best Dressed Gent, wearing a white Louis Copeland suit, a Texas off-white hat, and handmade Italian shoes to win a VIP trip for two to Milan.
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July...
Winners announced for Best Dressed at Races
Winners announced for Best Dressed at Races Niamh Lordan and Tariq Anwar took top honours at Friday’s Lee Strand Best...
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