We are delighted to announce that Áine Nic Ghabhann, who will again be adjudicating for us this year, and her family have kindly sponsored a new perpetual trophy for the Kenmare Choral Festival.  The Beirtí Ó Núnáin Memorial Trophy will be awarded for the best competitive or non-competitive performance of a song in the Irish Language (not a translation).  We are indebted to Áine and her family for their special contribution to the Festival. 

Congratulations to the 2012 Kenmare Choral Festival winners:  

  Chamber Choir Competition - The Soundz of Muzic Trophy

First Place - Cantabile Vocal Ensemble, Cork.

Second Place - Castlemartyr Choir, Cork.

  Church Music Competition - The Richard Shanahan Perpetual Trophy

First Place - Wilcollane Singers, Cork.

Second Place - Cór Geal, Cork.

  Large Choirs Competition - Park Hotel Kenmare Perpetual Trophy

First Place - Duhallow Choral Society, Cork.

Second Place - Kerry Choral Union, Kerry.

 Light Entertainment Competition - Sheen Falls Lodge Hotel Perpetual Trophy

First Place - Wilcollane Singers, Cork.

Second Place - Lace City Chorus, Nottingham, England.