07/08/2026
🎻CADCFA @ Fleadh 2026🎻
On Wednesday, the Counties Antrim & Derry Country Fiddlers Association (CADCFA) were honoured to receive a special Gradam award and 75th Anniversary Award Medallions from Comhaltas at a Banquet celebration meal at Belfast City Hall, during the Belfast Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
The event was attended by the President of Comhaltas, Labhrás Ó Murchú and the President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly.
The Gradam was presented by the President of Comhaltas in recognition of the enduring friendship and mutual vision that has fostered the longstanding relationship between CADCFA and Comhaltas.
Maebh Bird, Musical Director of CADCFA, accepted the Gradam on our behalf, and stated that she was, “truly honoured to accept this award on behalf of the CADCFA,” adding that, “this recognition celebrates the shared vision and common purpose that has united our organisations through traditional music.”
The acceptance was followed by a short performance by CADCFA which was warmly received by our hosts. It was an honour and privilege to bring music to a room full of such esteemed guests and fellow talented individuals from the Traditional music sphere.
Congratulations also to Rev. Gary Hastings on his receipt of the prestigious Ard Ollamh award! We all thoroughly enjoyed a few tunes from Gary himself, as well as some tunes alongside a long-time friend of CADCFA, Len Graham.
We look forward to our performance at the Gig Rig, this Sunday the 9th at 5pm!
