The Irish Country Sound (Irish Farmers Journal) Awards night will again take place at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, on Monday, 9 March.

This all-star occasion has become one of the most popular nights out on the country music scene.

Patrons who were lucky enough to secure tickets for the 2014 show enjoyed a magical night. The show sold out almost three weeks in advance and a similar response is anticipated this year. The Irish Farmers Journal provides unrivalled coverage of the country music scene in Ireland. We believe that Irish Country Sound has played an integral role in the recent country music revival in Ireland. Around 20 acts will perform on stage on the night, including Derek Ryan, Gerry Guthrie and Paddy O’Brien. The full list of performers will be announced next week.

Tickets for the Country Sound Award night are now on sale from the Hodson Bay Hotel reception on 090-644-2000.