Ceiliúradh was a celebration of Irish culture that took place in the Royal Albert Hall on 10 April 2014, to mark the state visit to London of Irish President Michael D. Higgins. It was attended by the President and Sabina Higgins, with Prince and Princess Michael of Kent representing the Royal Family.
The event was broadcast live on RTÉ, while an hour long highlights package was broadcast on BBC4 the following Sunday.
The event was promoted by Culture Ireland, and produced by South Wind Blows, an award winning production company in association with the venue.
Background.
The event was designed as a tribute to thousands of Irish people who have made Britain their home. It was intended to showcase the links that exist between Ireland and the U.K. in the artistic and creative domains.
Running order.
The running order for the event was as follows:
Dermot O'Leary acted as compere for a number of the acts.
House band.
The house band for the event comprised a host of Ireland's top musicians.
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