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UCC Music Student Ríona Hely wins Bonn Óir Seán Ó Riada Competition 2026
29 Jan 2026
Concertina player Ríona Hely has won the 2026 Bonn Óir Seán Ó Riada Competition, one of the most prestigious honours in Irish traditional music.
A second year BA Arts–Music (Hons) student and Quercus Creative and Performing Arts Scholar, Ríona topped a final that saw 15 exceptional musicians compete, with finalists travelling from all across Ireland and the USA.
Comhghairdeas ó chroí le Ríona!