Roger Doyle elected Saoi of Aosdána
“The Irish composer Roger Doyle received the honour of Saoi, the highest award open to an Irish artist. Doyle was presented with the symbol of the office of Saoi, the gold Torc by Irish President, Michael D. Higgins on 16 August 2019. The honour is bestowed by Aosdána, the state-supported association of Irish artists. Former award-winners include Samuel Beckett, Seamus Heaney, Brian Friel and Louis Le Brocquy.”
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Michael D. Higgins praised the “exceptional body of work” of composer Roger Doyle at a ceremony to mark his election as a Saoi of Aosdána.