On occasions, and only when it is thoroughly deserved, Cairde Rince Céilí na hÉireann formally recognises people who have given a lifetime of voluntary service to the promotion of non-competitive céilí dancing. It is a token of appreciation and an acknowledgement that their work has not gone unnoticed.
To date, the following people have been honoured:
- Bro. Paschal Williamson, Donegal (R.I.P.)
- Séamus De Faoite, Donegal (R.I.P.)
- Jim and Mary Carr, Donegal (R.I.P.)
- Bill Meehan, Donegal (R.I.P.)
- Michael Campbell, Derry (R.I.P)
- Katie Mc Laughlin, Derry (R.I.P.)
- Peter Donnelly, Monaghan (R.I.P)
- Mary Murphy, Dublin
- Finnian Ó Cinnéide, Meath (R.I.P.)
- Patsy Marron, Monaghan (R.I.P.)
- Tom Marry (R.I.P.) and Eilís Ní Mhearraí, Meath
- Pat Scullion, Derry
Recent Honourees
