Trad music is one of Ireland's most unique cultural aspects, and it sets us apart from the rest of the world. 

Playing instruments can be a family affair, so if a love of trad runs in your blood, then there is an upcoming competition you may want to hear about. 

The Ray D'Arcy Show is hunting high and low for families who love playing traditional music together, to compete for the title of "Ireland's Traddest Family" live on RTÉ One. 

"We’ve had a phenomenal response the length and breadth of the country – the talent out there is unbelievable."

"Applications are still open, so, if you and your family love playing traditional music together or you know a family that fits the bill – we’d love to hear from you" said Ray D'Arcy. 

Singer-songwriter John Spillane, fiddle player Zoe Conway and Mike Hanrahan of Stockton’s Wing are set to star on the judging panel, so the pressure is on!

The closing date for applications is February 24, and if successful, all family members must be available to travel to Dublin to perform live on The Ray D’Arcy Show on March 11.

To enter the show, email traddestfamily@rte.ie and send a videos and mp3s up to 2 minutes long of your trad clan playing to be in with a chance of winning.

The champion clan will hold the title of ‘"Ireland’s Traddest Family" and will also get a luxury family trip to FOTA resort, a chance to play at St Patrick's festival weekend and VIP tickets to the St. Patrick’s Day parade, which sounds like a pretty amazing prize to us.