"Riverdance" was released as a single in 1994, credited to "Bill Whelan and Anúna featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra".
Whelan has also arranged a symphonic suite version of Riverdance, with its premiere performed by the Ulster Orchestra on BBC Radio 3 in August 2014.
[5][6] In 2011, Whelan was awarded the UCD Foundation Day Medal in recognition of his outstanding achievements and his contribution to Irish music worldwide.
[8] As a producer he has worked with U2 (on their War album),[9] Van Morrison,[9] Kate Bush,[9] The Dubliners,[9] Planxty,[4] Andy Irvine & Davy Spillane,[10] Patrick Street,[11] Stockton's Wing[12] and fellow Limerickman Richard Harris.
[13] As an arranger and composer, his credits include: In theatre, Whelan received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his adaption of Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S.