Daniel's global contribution to Irish music recognised in Chicago

Daniel has been awarded the prestigious 2017 iBAM! Award for his lifelong contribution to Irish music and culture globally. The gala awards dinner takes place annually in Chicago, which has the largest Irish heritage population outside of Ireland. Previous winners of the award include movie star Liam Neeson, Nobel Peace Prize winners and illustrious others. iBAM! is a non-profit designed to fulfill the mission of the Irish American Heritage Centre in Chicago, and to help fund it.

Daniel performed at the Irish Heritage Centre Theatre in Chicago at a gathering of the best Irish authors, artists and musicians from around the world. 

Following his tour of the US, Daniel has taken up residency in Branson, Missouri up until 18th November. Dates across the UK will then take Daniel up until Christmas time ending his 2017 world tour.

Also honored at the gala were Frank Mathie of Chicago for Media/Journalism, Timothy Egan of Oregon for Literature, Kevin Dundon of Ireland for Culinary Arts, Joan Freeman of Ireland as Person of the Year for her work with Pieta House, Mary McNally of Chicago as Volunteer of the Year, and Philip Gray of Ireland for Visual Arts, and Jim Sheridan for Visual Arts.