Brother Ben Hanlon was the very deserving recipient of the Waterford Massed Bands "Life Time Achievement Award". He is an amazing individual who has instilled a life long love of music and performance in so many of his students. Many of whom have gone on to make a career in the arts.
Have a listen to his acceptance speech below which was later featured on WLR'S Big Breakfast Blaa with Ollie and Dymphna.