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
- 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
Pat Scullion, Bellaghy, Co. Derry who was recently honoured by the National Committee
Tom Marry and Eilís Ní Mhearraí who were honoured at the National Weekend in Dromantine 2013 with Sheila Marry and Kathleen Moffatt