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Gradam Recipients

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 2026 event will be held in in North America, each of the North American regions have be asked to nominate a maximum of two individuals. A further four individuals residing anywhere in the world will be proposed and selected by CLRG. 

2025 Gradam Recipients

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Francis Curley 

Cúige Uladh

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 Julie Evans O’Donnell 

Cúige Uladh

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Nancy Attridge 

Cúige Mumhan

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Nancy Troy-O’Herlihy 

Cúige Mumhan

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Dermot Kelly 

Cúige Laighean

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Eileen Fagan-Gargan 

Cúige Laighean

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Mairín Cunniffe Daly 

Cúige Chonnacht

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Siobhan McDonnell 

Cúige Chonnacht

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Alice Boyle O’Dowda 

Southern England

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Elizabeth Lewis 

New South Wales

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Mary Sweeney 

RCCEA

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Rose Fearon 

 Eastern Canada 

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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. 

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Sponsorship of the Gradam 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.

Previous Gradam Recipients

    • Cúige Uladh: Francis Curley, Julie Evans O'Donnell

    • Cúige Mumhan: Nancy Troy-O'Herlihy, Nancy Attridge

    • Cúige Laighean: Dermot Kelly, Eileen Fagan-Gargan

    • Cúige Chonnacht: Mairín Cunniffe Daly, Siobhan McDonnell

    • Southern England: Alice Boyle O'Dowda

    • New South Wales: Elizabeth Lewis

    • RCCEA: Mary Sweeney

    • Eastern Canada: Rose Fearon

    Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2025 - Dublin, IRE

    • Scotland: Sally Flood, Willie Stewart

    • North-East England: Anne Curran-Thomas, Ambrose Woodhouse

    • North-West England: Margaret Bond, Phil Keigher

    • Midlands England & Wales: Aidan Comerford, Carole Scanlon

    • Southern England: Kathleen Maguire, Michael Maguire

    • 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

    • Eastern Canada: Bernadette Short, Rose Johnson Anderson, Yvonne Kelly

    • New England USA: Maureen Haley, Sheila Stevens

    • Mid-Atlantic USA: James Early, Lisa Petri

    • Southern USA: Mary McGinty

    • Mid-America USA: Ann Lavin-Cassidy, Maureen Dillon Yawger

    • Western USA: Joan Kelly, Margaret Cleary, Pat Hall

    Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2023 - Montreal, Canada

    • Posthumous: Kathleen Deely Braten (Western USA)

    • Western USA: Ann Healy, Anne McBride, John & Moreen Kennelly, Mary Jo Murphy Feeney

    • New England USA: Iris Gray Sharnick, Michael Smith

    • Mid-Atlantic USA: Joan McNiff Cass, Pat Fay

    • Mid-America USA: Robert Masterson, Sheila Murphy Crawford

    • Southern USA: Judy McCafferty, Kathleen Rondeau, Laureen O’Neill James

    • Argentina: Christine Rasmussen

    Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2019 - Greensboro, USA

    • 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

    • 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

    • Bridget Sweeney Reid, Joe Wallace, Owen McAuley, Patricia Brady, Theresa O’Connor, Tommy Clark, Tony Meehan

    Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2016 - Glasgow, UK

    • Ann King Byrne, Bríd Ní Springer, Charles Moore, Christine Angliss, Frances Teece, 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

    • Posthumulous: Ted Kavanagh, Jack Connolly

    Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2014 - London, UK

    • 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

    • Posthumous: Dennis Dennehy, Helen Madden, Mae Whelan Duffy, Maureen Hansen Keohane

    Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2013 - Boston, USA

    • Cúige Uladh: Lilian O’More, Dorette Gillen

    • Cúige Mumhan: Sean Ó’Cuilleanáin, Máire Uí Mhaolchatha

    • Cúige Laighean: Séan Ó’Feagáin, Séamus O’Sé

    • Cúige Chonnacht: Peggy Carty, Pat Jackson

    • Dheisceart Sasana: Nancy Bowler, Sheila Clerkin

    • Oir Dheischeart Sasana: Patricia Murphy Livingstone, Margaret Miller

    • Iar Thuaisceart Sasana: Ann Callahan

    • Lár Sasana: Annie Kidd

    • Albain: James & Kathleen McLaughlin

    • Ón Choimisiún: Margaret Dunleavy, Séan Hennigan, Mairín Ní Ruairc Tuathaigh, Róisín Uí Nualláin, Maíre Ní Fhairceallaigh, Terry Gillan

    • Posthumous: Maura Lambe (Ón Choimisiún), Betty Kelly (Iar Thuaisceart Sasana), Bobby Smith (Lár Sasana)

    Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2011 - Dublin, IRE

    • An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha: Peter Smith, Fedelmia Mullan Davis, Brendan Tiernan, Carmel Doyle, John Glynn,

    • Eastern Canada: The Butler Family (Mae, Paddy, June and Pat)

    • Western Canada: Margaret Mullen, Sally Houston

    • New England USA: Rita O’Shea, Eddie Irwin, Liz McGuire

    • Western USA: Ann Healy, Joan Kelly

    • Mid-America USA: Ann Richens, Tessie Burke

    • Mid-Atlantic USA: Nelle Spencer, Ed & Kathy Hansberry

    • Southern USA: Sheila Butler Duffy, Una Ellis

    • New Zealand: Phyllis Gale, Nuala Gregory

    • New South Wales Australia: Janice Margaret Berne, Maureen Whelan

    • Queensland Australia: Vicki P Lynagh, Christine Portbury,

    • South Australia: Deirdre Murphy

    • Victoria/Tasmania Australia: Margaret Dempsey, Gabrielle Hall

    • Posthumous: Sue Beaton (Australia Capital Territory)

    Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2009 - Philadelphia

    • Southern England: Dick Griffin

    • North-West England: Margaret O’Neal

    • North-East England: Mary Linsay McMaster,

    • Midlands: Marette Armstrong

    • An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha: Éamonn de Bhál, Éilís Nic Shim-Uí Dhálaigh, Áine Ní Píobar, Seán Ó Dálaigh, Muírgheal De Brún, Peter Smith

    • Canada: Tom Blake, Violet Moore

    • United States: Maureen Lynch Greene, Maureen Hall, Dennis Dennehy, Anna O’Sullivan

    • New Zealand: Shealagh Kay-Hallissey

    • Australia: Margaret Atkinson, Janice Currie-Henderson, Patricia Williams, Catherine Cosgriff

    • Ireland: Antón Ó Nualláin, Nora Redmond (Dot)

    • Posthumous: Peggy O’Neill (Scotland), Maitiú Ó Mhaolléidigh (Leinster), Brendán De Glin (Ulster)

    Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2007 - Glasgow, UK

    • 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

    • Posthumulous: Maitiú Ó Maoiléidigh

    Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2003 - Killarney, IRE

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