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flag Garry McCarthy, founder of Cork’s free music studio, named Cork Person of the Year for 20 years of youth music education and community impact.

flag Garry McCarthy, founder of The Kabin Studio in Cork, has been named Cork Person of the Year for his two-decade commitment to youth music education and community development. flag Recognized at a January 23, 2026, gala, McCarthy led a not-for-profit studio offering free music production access, mentoring over 2,500 young artists through programs like GMCBeats and Song-in-a-Day. flag His work helped produce the viral song "The Spark," viewed over 1.5 billion times on TikTok. flag The award honors his role in elevating Cork’s creative economy and inspiring young talent, with the studio expanding to a second location to meet growing demand.

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