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_ Which was broadcast live on RTE on Sunday night.
The Mulkerrin Brothers, who have strong family connections in Ennis, played traditional music and perform sean nos dancing at the final.
The three brothers, Padraig, Ea- monn and Sean, from Inis Mor, beat seven-year-old break-dancer Jack
Lynch in the final showdown of the Series, to claim the €50,000 first prize.
“Getting through to the final was amazing, we thought that was a big achievement, and even got through to the final we didn’t think we had a hope, so it’s massive shock. I am speechless,” said Padraig Mulkerrin following the win.
“Thanks to everyone who voted for us, because without them we wouldn’t have won.”
There was disappointment for the county’s other two acts which made it to the grand final. ;
Both Bert and Victor and Daithi O Dronai failed to make it through to the final two.
Ballyvaughan fiddler Daithi had been many peoples favourite for the competition after he became the first person to qualify for the grand final last month.
Bert and Victor, who have strong links to Kilrush, were also hotly fan- cied to make an impact in the final.
O’Brien Boys represented Dublin in the final but are grandchildren of Kilrush couple Ted and Marga- ret Wright, and the sons of Dolores O’Brien (nee Wright) who grew up in Pella Road.
The other contestants who took part in Sunday evenings final were Donna Marie Sludds and Clidna Hagan.