2025 Gradam Recipients
The Convention Centre Dublin - Baile Átha Cliath, Eire
April 13 - 20, 2025
Gradam Recipients
CLRG will be acknowledging a selection of nominated individuals for their outstanding service of volunteerism and development of Irish dance in their communities.
Since the 2025 event will be held in IRE, each of the four IRE regions (Connaght, Leinster, Munster, Ulster) were asked to nominate a maximum of two individuals. A further four individuals residing anywhere in the world were proposed and selected at the CLRG.
There will be a ceremony intertwined with the TCRG/TMRF/ADCRG graduation ceremony on the final Saturday of the Championships.
2025 Gradam Recipients
Francis Curley
Cúige Uladh
Julie Evans O’Donnell
Cúige Uladh
Nancy Attridge
Cúige Mumhan
Nancy Troy-O’Herlihy
Cúige Mumhan
Dermot Kelly
Cúige Laighean
Eileen Fagan-Gargan
Cúige Laighean
Mairín Cunniffe Daly
Cúige Chonnacht
Siobhan McDonnell
Cúige Chonnacht
Alice Boyle O’Dowda
Southern England
Elizabeth Lewis
New South Wales
Mary Sweeney
RCCEA
Rose Fearon
Eastern Canada
Previous Gradam Recipients
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Scotland: Sally Flood Willie Stewart
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North-East England: Anne Curran-Thomas Ambrose Woodhouse
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North-West England: Margaret Bond Phil Keigher
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Midlands England & Wales: Aidan Comerford Carole
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Southern England: Kathleen Maguire Michael Maguire
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World-Wide Recipients: Barbara Aherne (North-West England) Karen Petri (Mid-Atlantic USA) Margaret McGrath (Scotland) Richard Griffin (Southern England)
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2024 - Glasgow, UK
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Eastern Canada: Bernadette Short, Rose Johnson Anderson, Yvonne Kelly
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New England USA: Maureen Haley, Sheila Stevens
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Mid-Atlantic USA: James Early, Lisa Petri
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Southern USA: Mary McGinty
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Mid-America USA: Ann Lavin-Cassidy, Maureen Dillon Yawger
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Western USA: Joan Kelly, Margaret Cleary, Pat Hall
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2023 - Montreal, Canada
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Posthumous: Kathleen Deely Braten (Western USA), John & Maureen Kennelly (Western USA)
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Western USA: Ann Healy, Anne McBride
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New England USA: Iris Gray Sharnick, Michael Smith
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Mid-Atlantic USA: Joan McNiff Cass, Pat Fay
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Mid-America USA: Robert Masterson, Sheila Murphy Crawford
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Western USA: Mary Jo Murphy Feeney
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Southern USA: Judy McCafferty, Kathleen Rondeau, Laureen O’Neill James
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Argentina: Christine Rasmussen
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2019 - Greensboro, USA
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Madeleine Hall, Kathleen Hale, Noreen McCutcheon, Margaret Robinson, Ann Marie Murray, Tony Tyrell, Evelyn Martin, Sally Boyle, Eulalia Stewart, Mary Kelly, Margaret Robson, Eileen Lally, Peggy McLaughlin, Theresa Kinsella, Maggie Stapleton
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2018 - Glasgow, UK
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Bernadette Downey Lannigan, Chris Skehill, Colette McAlister, Edda Elebert, Eugene Phillips, Gerry Keaney, Lily McGovern, Margaret McBride, Marie Ryan, Mary Lou Schade, Maureen Boland, Noreen Duggan, Patricia Cowhie Ryan, Teresa O’Brien
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2017 - Dublin, IRE
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Bridget Sweeney, Reid Joe Wallace, Owen McAuley, Patricia Brady, Theresa O’Connor, Tommy Clark, Tony Meehan
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2016 - Glasgow, UK
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Ann King Byrne, Bríd Ní Springer, Charles Moore, Christine Angliss, Jim Callan, Joan Long, John Brooks, June Deegan-Way, Kathleen Maguire, Kathleen McNamee, Kathleen O’Donnell, Marion Turley, Mary Walsh, Michael Maguire, Móna Ní Rodaigh, Olive Hurley, Pat O’Connor, Pearl Todd, Philomena Higgins, Rose Fitzgibbon
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Posthumulous: Ted Kavanagh, Jack Connolly
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2014 - London, UK
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Allison Picket, Ann Derwent, Bella Yarina, Brigid Grant, Danny Doherty, Deirdre Penk O’Donnell, Donald Golden, Finnuala Irwin, Geraldine French, Geraldine O’Shea-Ryan, Helen Gannon, James Joseph Whelan, Kathleen McAleer, Kathryn Challen, Marge Dennehy, Marie Duffy Pask, Mary Bryan, Mary Cunningham, Mary Grantham, Mary McElroy, Patricia Early McLoughlin, Patricia Budding, Paula Woodgate, Peggy Walker, Rodney Walshe, Rose Fearon, Russell Beaton, Sally Harney, Tessie Burke
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Posthumous: Dennis Dennehy, Helen Madden, Mae Whelan Duffy, Maureen Hansen Keohane
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2013 - Boston, USA
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Cúige Uladh: Lilian O’More, Dorette Gillen
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Cúige Mumhan: Sean Ó’Cuilleanáin, Máire Uí Mhaolchatha
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Cúige Laighean: Séan Ó’Feagáin, Séamus O’Sé
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Cúige Chonnacht: Peggy Carty, Pat Jackson
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Dheisceart Sasana: Nancy Bowler, Sheila Clerkin
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Oir Dheischeart Sasana: Patricia Murphy Livingstone, Margaret Miller
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Iar Thuaisceart Sasana: Ann Callahan
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Lár Sasana: Annie Kidd
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Albain: James & Kathleen McLaughlin
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Ón Choimisiún: Margaret Dunleavy, Séan Hennigan, Mairín Ní Ruairc Tuathaigh, Róisín Uí Nualláin, Maíre Ní Fhairceallaigh, Terry Gillan,
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Posthumous: Maura Lambe (Ón Choimisiún), Betty Kelly (Iar Thuaisceart Sasana), Bobby Smith (Lár Sasana)
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2011 - Dublin, IRE
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An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha: Peter Smith, Fedelmia Mullan Davis, Brendan Tiernan, Carmel Doyle, John Glynn,
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Eastern Canada: The Butler Family (Mae, Paddy, June and Pat)
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Western Canada: Margaret Mullen, Sally Houston
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New England USA: Rita O’Shea, Eddie Irwin, Liz McGuire
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Western USA: Ann Healy, Joan Kelly
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Mid-America USA: Ann Richens, Tessie Burke
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Mid-Atlantic USA: Nelle Spencer, Ed & Kathy Hansberry
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Southern USA: Sheila Butler Duffy, Una Ellis
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New Zealand: Phyllis Gale, Nuala Gregory
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New South Wales Australia: Janice Margaret Berne, Maureen Whelan
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Queensland Australia: Vicki P Lynagh, Christine Portbury,
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South Australia: Deirdre Murphy
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Victoria/Tasmania Australia: Margaret Dempsey, Gabrielle Hall
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Posthumous: Sue Beaton (Australia Capital Territory)
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2009 - Philadelphia
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Southern England: Dick Griffin
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North-West England: Margaret O’Neal
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North-East England: Mary Linsay McMaster,
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Midlands: Marette Armstrong
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An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha: Éamonn de Bhál, Éilís Nic Shim-Uí Dhálaigh, Áine Ní Píobar, Seán Ó Dálaigh, Muírgheal De Brún, Peter Smith
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Canada: Tom Blake, Violet Moore
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United States: Maureen Lynch Greene, Maureen Hall, Dennis Dennehy, Anna O’Sullivan
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New Zealand: Shealagh Kay-Hallissey
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Australia: Margaret Atkinson, Janice Currie-Henderson, Patricia Williams, Catherine Cosgriff
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Ireland: Antón Ó Nualláin, Nora Redmond (Dot)
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Posthumous: Peggy O’Neill (Scotland), Maitiú Ó Mhaolléidigh (Leinster), Brendán De Glin (Ulster)
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2007 - Glasgow, UK
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Anna O'Sullivan, Fedelmia Mullan Davis, Doireann Ní Mhaoiléidigh-Hoy, Angela Uí Mhaoiléidigh, Séamus Ó'Sé, Aoibheann Ní Mhaoiléidigh, Aedín Uí Mhaoiléidigh, Dr. Seán Ó'Cuilleanáin, Eileen Fagan Gargan, James McCutcheon, Dennis Dennehy, Ann Richens, Máire Uí Mhaolchatha, Éilis Nic Shim Uí Dhálaign, Danny Doherty, Owen McAuley, Áine Uí Shé, Seán MacDonnchadha, Rosetta McComonmy, Lilian O'More O'Donnell, Paula Woodgate, Terry Gillan, Patricia Kildunne-Budding, Maureen McTeggart Hall, Paddy Lambe, Marie Duffy Pask, Francis Curley, Peter Smith, Seán Fegan, Móna Ní Rodaigh Uí Lionnáin, Noreen Duggan, Úna Ellis
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Posthumulous: Ted Kavanagh, Jack Connolly
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2003 - Killarney, IRE
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Gradam Sponsorships
The Gradam Sponsorship offers a meaningful way to show your appreciation and support for individuals who have dedicated themselves to promoting Irish dance, language, and culture in their communities.
Sponsorship of the Gradam Award is an excellent way to align with a community that values dedication, tradition, and cultural pride. Your participation demonstrates your respect and admiration for the recipients’ hard work, giving them the recognition they deserve. Sponsorship opportunities are available through the CLRG Online Store.