Honorary Doctorate for Labhrás Ó Murchú

The Ardstiúrthóir of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Labhrás Ó Murchú has been conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Dublin City University. This is in recognition of his lifelong service and achievements in the promotion of Irish culture and the promotion of Ireland’s interests at home and abroad.

In addition to his role in Comhaltas, Labhrás is also Chairman of the Irish Family History Foundation and Chairman of Fondúireacht an Phiarsaigh. As a member of Seanad Éireann for 19 years, he was spokesperson for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht.

He has previously received the Dublin Civic Honour Award; Gradam an Phiarsaigh; Tipperary Person of the Year Award; and was the first person to receive a Civic Reception by Tipperary County Council.

Labhrás is married to Úna Ní Rónáin of Kilmaley, Co. Clare. Úna is director of the Brú Ború cultural centre in Cashel.