I’m usually terrible at accepting compliments in any form but I was delighted that Nialler9 won Best Music Blog last night at the Blog Awards. I was nominated in two other categories (Best Blog, Best Designed Blog) but the Music award was the one I was hoping for. It turned out to be a great night it was great to meet everyone who has visited the site over the last year and a bit, and I was genuinely humbled by the nice things people had to say especially those who expressed their appreciation for turning them on to some great music which is the whole point of the blog in the first place.
It was great to meet the In Fact Ah lads finally (Best Group Blog by far), Sinéad once again (a deserved winner), Justin, Ach go Hairithe, Ronan, Una, Phil, Beaut.ie, Damien (Delighted at Bernie’s gesture), The Swearing Lady (should have won), Laurenen and everyone else. Damien and the organisers did a great job – the trophy is great and the customised champagne was much appreciated. Special thanks to Mike for his contributions over the last year, the nialler9 crew for coming along and making the most noise on the night and those who voted. In a word, ledgebags.
There are many positive things that this kind of award show can bring – the news coverage over the past week, for example. In music terms, I hope a lot more Irish record labels and promo people take notice of the music blogs in this country (still way way behind the US). Looking forward to continuing to share more great music with you all.
Full list of winners:
The Winners:
Best Videocast – Allyn Quigley – Size Matters
Best Designed Blog – Beaut.ie
Best Podcaster – EdgeCast (Conn O Muineachain)
Podcast – An Lionra – 06 12 06
Best Business Blog – Ice Cream Ireland
Best News/Current Affairs Blog – IrishElection.com
Best Sport & Recreation Blog – Tom’s Sporting Almanac
Best Technology Blog/Blogger – Bernie Goldbach
Best Use of the Irish Language in a Blog – Hilary NY
Best Newcomer – Beaut.ie
Best Personal Blog – RedMum
Best Group Blog – In Fact Ah
Best Specialist Blog – Ice Cream Ireland
Best Political Blog – IrishElection.com
Best Music Blog – Nialler9
Best Arts and Culture Blog – Sinead Gleeson
Best Contribution to the Irish Bloggersphere – Bernie Goldbach – Who gave it to Damien Mulley
Best Photo Blog – Headphoneland
Most Humorous Post – Twenty Major
Best Blog Post – Conor’s Bandon Blog – You may feel a small prick
Best Blog – Twenty Major
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Eolaí gan Fhéile
Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 7:01 pmCool all round. Well done!
Sinéad
Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 7:10 pmAs I kept saying to anyone who’d listen to me, it would have been criminal if you hadn’t won Best Music. Keep the posts coming mister and enjoy that champers. :)
Aíló
Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 7:46 pmOnce again, well done dude! This blog is THE BEST… keeps me sane in work, makes me stay late in the office to listen to the stuff I couldn’t get away with during the day and best of all – fills my brain with awesome sounds and ace opinions… go you!! (does mini ‘you’re the best’ jump)
Ken McGuire
Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 10:19 pmFair play on the win dude and nice to meet you! Might squeeze in a few pints with all the music heads next year. Was a good night for it! Kudos to you.
Niall
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 10:06 amshucks….. thanks guys and girls :)
Bobby
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 10:06 amIt’s definitely the best.. well done!
Tom Raftery
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 10:08 amCongrats on the richly deserved award Niall and apologies for being so tongue tied when you introduced yourself (blame the drink)!
Niall
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 10:30 amI think we all were a bit Tom, thanks ;)
Justin
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 10:34 amYeah — good to meet you! it was a bit of a hectic night…
Donagh
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 11:10 amWell done, Niall, totally deserved. I didn’t get to meet you on the night, but I saw you up there accepting and that’s enough.
UnaRocks
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 12:46 pmwell done Niall you totally deserved it. You suck though, really. BLOG WAR.
Niall
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 12:57 pmWe’ll battle at the Orcade Foire tonight Una.
1-2-3-4 – I declare a BLOG WAR
UnaRocks
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 2:21 pmsadly, I’m going to the gig tomorrow night, not tonight so I won’t be able to douse you with a freezer box full of Gatorade and ice ala winning NFL coach.
ciaran beastie 100
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 2:35 pmyo fucking delighted and proud dude
Like me auld lad said, ah shur hes been great at that intrnet for years.
Ciaran
Jim Murphy
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 3:03 pmooooh. mister popular!
James R
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 5:55 pmHey fair fucks Nialler,a well deserved win. We had the Anarchist Bookfair after party over in the Hop House on Saturday night so never occured to me the thing was on till Donal mentioned it to me. Make sure you come along for Lakker and the rest on saturday in Seomra Spraoi, its bound to be a good one and jammers Id say.
http://indymedia.ie/article/81220
Sorcha
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 6:58 pmCongrats!
Jim
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 9:08 pmcongratulations, well earnt, it’s rare that you know your vote has actually achieved something worthwhile
righto
as you were
stinky jim
doctashock
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 5:32 amCongratulations man. I have to say it is well deserved. One thing I’ve noticed is that the European blogs are a lot more interactive as far as reader comments and feedback. I wish we could get more participation on the blogs here in the states.
Sarah Bourke
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 9:43 amHey Niall,
Well done! – Sarah
Rod
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 10:49 amWell done dude! congratulations
stucurry
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 11:07 amGratz Niall!
The Swearing Lady
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 6:15 pmMusha, fair play to you, Niall.
It was great to meet you, even if I’ve already forgotten the name of the band you told me to remember.
Jamad
Friday, March 9, 2007 at 8:06 amHey ya, that’s great stuff. Congrats x 1000!!! You deserve it.
I bookmarked this blog the first time I checked coz of its music & news. Great content…
Word up.
Jamad (from South Africa to Ireland – one)
Ed
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 12:22 amwell done Niall! well deserved
Niall
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 9:45 amRespect Everyone!
Attin
Monday, November 19, 2007 at 6:08 amCongratulations!!
Your post was really inspiring for me and I bookmarked it for safe keeping! Appreciate!
Dan
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 1:58 amWhat’s the negro situation in ireland?