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The Sixth Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition prizes.

1st Prize: € 10,000 presented by Margaret Quigley
in memory of her husband, Tony Quigley
2nd Prize: € 5,000 presented by Geraldine Magee
3rd Prize: € 4,000
4th Prize: € 3,000
5th Prize: € 2,000
6th Prize: € 1,000
  • The Anthony Kearns Music Fund Prize of € 3,000 for the best male singer.
  • The Wil Keune Prizes of €1,000 each for the best performance in the Competition of an Aria by Mozart and for the best performance in the Competition of an Art Song, presented by his wife Jane Carty
  • The Handel Prize of €500 in memory of William Young, presented by his wife Alison, for the best performance in the Competition of an Aria from an Opera or Oratorio by Handel
  • The Dermot Troy Prize of € 500 for the best Irish singer.
  • The Dame Joan Sutherland Prize of € 500 for the most promising young singer.
  • Each of the semifinalists not to reach the final will receive € 500 each.
Performance opportunities will be offered to successful competitors in Ireland and elsewhere, including:

Opera Ireland

RTÉ