Creative Arts Award

Seamus Heaney - Fiddlers Green

Seamus Heaney – Received award 2000

The Creative Arts Award was established in the year 2000. This award acknowledges achievement in the Arts & Literacy field, both of which are an integral part of the Fiddlers Green festival. The coveted trophy was crafted by leading Irish Sculptor Carolyn Mulholland and was first awarded to the late Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney.

The presentation takes place each year during the Music of Healing event in An Cuan. This now famous evening will, as always be hosted by Tommy Sands.

Previous Recepients:

2019    Peggy Seeger
2018    Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin
2017    Shay Healey
2016    Mickey MacConnell
2015    The Quiet Meadow Makers
2014    Martin Lynch
2013    Bill Whelan
2012    John Sheahan
2011    Liam O Maonlai2010    Tom Paxton
2009    Suibhan O Dubhain
2008    Pete Seeger
2007    Steve Cooney
2006    Ralph McTell
2005    Michael O Suilleabhain
2004    Tom Newman
2003    Liam Clancy
2002    Tony McAuley
2001    John B Vallely
2000    Seamus Heaney