A staunch advocate of Comhaltas and volunteer is honoured at Tipperary County Fleadh
Service of Margaret Redmond is recognised
The huge contribution made by Margaret Redmond to Comhaltas was recognised at the Tipperary County Fleadh.
At an awards night during the Tipperary County Fleadh held in Clonmel Margaret Redmond was given a Gradam Seirohise award by Dr Labhrás Ó Murchú,Director General of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
In the early 80's Margaret together with her dear friend Mary Hickey joined Donchadh O'Cinneide at ceili class once a week and really enjoyed them.
She became a member of Craobh Caiseal Mumhan and travelled the county to many events.
She then joined session dancing with the Brú Ború group and was part of the group who travelled to Northern Ireland and England promoting Irish culture.
She never missed bag packing or church gate collections and was involved in the fundraising campaign to get Brú Ború off the ground.