TG4 invites Mayo nominations for An Gradam Comaoine

TG4 is calling on the Mayo public to submit their nominations for An Gradam Comaoine (Outstanding Contribution Award) as part of the Gradam Ceoil TG4 awards for 2025.

This award celebrates individuals and groups who have made an extraordinary impact on preserving and promoting traditional Irish music and performance arts.

First introduced in 2006, An Gradam Comaoine recognises those whose unwavering dedication ensures that future generations will continue to experience and cherish the music of our past and present.

For the third consecutive year, this prestigious award will be selected through a combination of public nominations and panel review.

TG4 invites nominations for those whose work as teachers, researchers, writers, event organisers, mentors, producers or community activists has left an indelible mark on the traditional arts.

The criteria are: nominations may include individuals, organisations, community projects or specific initiatives; previous nominees are eligible, and additional or updated information to support their nomination is welcomed; nominees can be based in Ireland or abroad, provided their work impacts traditional Irish performance arts; one nomination per email address.

A shortlist of six nominees will be curated by the Gradam Ceoil selection committee, with the final recipient to be chosen by the Gradam Ceoil TG4 panel and announced in March 2025.

The deadline for nominations is February 4 next year. Nomination forms and further information can be found at www.tg4.ie/Nominate.

Don’t miss this opportunity to shine a light on those who have enriched the cultural heritage of Ireland through their outstanding contributions to traditional music and arts.