Outstanding Success for RIAM Students at Feis Ceoil 2025

RIAM students across Junior, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate levels have once again excelled at the prestigious Feis Ceoil competition, with an impressive total of 215 prizes and commendations earned this year.

Headline Results:

• First Place: 72
• Second Place: 38
• Commendations (VHC, HC, C): 
  • Very Highly Commended (VHC): 38
  • Highly Commended (HC): 43
  • Commended (C): 24

This year’s results reflect the extraordinary talent, dedication, and work ethic of RIAM students, guided by the commitment and expertise of their teachers.

Feis Ceoil 2025 Gala Concert Performers

We are proud to celebrate the following RIAM students selected to perform at the Feis Ceoil Gala Concert at the National Concert Hall on Monday 23rd June 7:30pm. Book tickets here.

• Anastasia Sereda, Soprano (alum)
• Emma Power, Mezzo Soprano (alum) 
• Dean Glynn, Guitar
• Senan Sheridan, Piano
• Iris De Mot Diez, Brian Clinton, Matei Balasca & Michael Healy, Saxophone Quartet
• Johanna Dietz & Rohan Harron, Piano & Violin Duo

Their selection is testament to their artistry and the high regard in which they are held by the competition adjudicators.

Spotlight Achievements

• Two RIAM students or alumni have qualified to compete for the prestigious RDS Music Bursary 2025 through winning a senior Feis Ceoil competition: Morris Grant Bursary (Piano) winner Senan Sheridan, and Gervase Elwes Memorial Cup (Vocal) winner Emma Power.
• Anastasia Sereda achieved an exceptional four First Prizes, including the Dramatic Cup and €5,000 Margaret & Tony Quigley Award, and will perform at the Gala.
• Aimee Banks secured three First Prizes and multiple commendations in senior vocal categories.
• Senan Sheridan claimed three First Prizes in piano, including the Morris Grant Bursary, and will also perform at the Gala.
• Dean Glynn won the Classical Guitar category and will represent RIAM at the Gala.
• Johanna Dietz & Rohan Harron earned First Place in the Elsner Memorial Cup, leading to their Gala selection.
• Matei Balasca, and Emma Power also secured top prizes and recognition for Gala performance.

RIAM Community Excellence

These achievements span a diverse range of instruments and disciplines, from solo voice and piano to ensemble, string, wind, brass, guitar, and harp categories. The success reflects the Academy’s commitment to nurturing artistry and high performance, with students consistently placing at the top levels of their fields.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all students, their families, and teachers who supported their journey through Feis Ceoil 2025. A full list of prize winners is available on the Feis Ceoil website and RIAM’s own channels.

Photo (c) Leon Farrell / Feis Ceoil