Meath-based flute player Catherine McEvoy has been announced as the recipient of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Ceoltóir na Bliana/Musician of the Year
award. Born in Birmingham to parents from Roscommon, McEvoy is known for her vibrant flute-playing in the Sligo-Roscommon style. She was a member
of the group Macalla and has since recorded several solo and ensemble albums including The Home Ruler in 2008 and Comb Your Hair and Curl It in
2010

Anne-Marie Grogan is a Meath flute player from Ratoath. A recent All-Ireland champion with the Beartla ÓFlatharta , 2024 Senior Céili Band champions. She grew up learning tin whistle and flute from Catherine Mc Evoy.Her father Hugh, from County Tyrone, plays the accordion and she learned a lot of her repertoire from him.
Her mother Bridget, from County Clare, also had a keen interest in music and encouraged her along the years.Anne-Marie was part of the band Cruinniu and travelled with them playing at various festivals in Ireland and abroad. 
She lives in Ratoath and is a teacher in Dunboyne. She also teaches tin whistle and flute in Dunboyne and Rathmolyon. 

Brian comes from the Parish of  Kilmainhamwood in North County Meath. He started playing banjo at 7 years old and his Dad, who also plays, was his first teacher and influence. He took lessons from banjo player, Paddy Price from Kingscourt in  County Cavan, who was always a great source of music for him.  Brian completed a Master of Arts in Irish Traditional Music Performance at the University of Limerick in 2006, and absorbed the vibrant trad music scene in the City. During his time at UL he tutored banjo to undergraduates . While living in Sweden he performed at Folk Festivals in Stockholm and was a regular Performer on the Irish and Folk music Scene in the City. Later, he was a regular  performer in Irish traditional music circles when living in London.