The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Grace Uí Niallais, joined members of Comhaltas and the wider traditional music community at the Guildhall for a special event celebrating the 75th anniversary of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
Mayor Uí Niallais paid special recognition to Brendan Molloy, who was honoured for his dedicated service as branch chairperson and County Board chair, and for his outstanding contribution to the promotion and development of Irish traditional culture.
The event also reflected on the legacy of the All-Ireland Fleadh held in Derry in 2013, bringing together key figures who helped make the landmark festival such a success.
1. Mayor Grace Uí Niallais making a presentation to Brendan Molloy, marking the 10th anniversary of CCÉ Baile na gCailleach, in appreciation of his dedicated service as branch chairperson and County Board chair and for his outstanding contribution to Irish traditional culture at the event marking the Fleadh Cheoil 75th Anniversary Plaque ((Mullingar in 1951 - Derry 2013) held in the Whittaker Suite, Guildhall.
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)
2. Brendan Molloy, County Board Chair, Comhaltas, presenting Mayor Grace Uí Niallais with the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann plaque to mark the All Ireland Fleadh held in Derry in 2013. Seated on right Frank Whelan, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and on left, Shona McCarthy (City of Culture 2013). Standing, from left, are Máire Buckley, Jacqueline Whoriskey, DCSDC, Eibhlin Ní Dhochartaigh, lead chairperson for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013, Micheal Ó Riabhlaigh and Siobhan Molloy, CCÉ Baile na gCailleach
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)
3. Traditional Irish musicians entertain at the presentation of the Fleadh Cheoil 75th Anniversary Plaque ((Mullingar in 1951 - Derry 2013) held in the Whittaker Suite, Guildhall.
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)