A chara,
I compose songs and music, in Irish and English and also collaborate with children in schools to write new songs. Alas for now, most of my songs haven’t been recorded yet but you can follow me on Bandcamp, on Soundcloud and also on instagram and YouTube where I occasionally share something new.
There are plenty of links below to listen. Bain sult as ! Enjoy !!
Tar Liom is a performance of storytelling, original songs, Sean nós songs, music on low whistle in Irish and English, sharing my own story and journey with the Irish language, set against a film of the Ox Mountains, Co. Mayo.
Contact me if you would like to arrange a performance.
Music in Schools | Ceol & Cruthaitheacht
Creative Ireland Artist in Residence Programme
Clann Lir | The Children of Lir
This was a wonderful project that led to the recording of three original bilingual songs that were composed with the children. You can learn more about the project and watch videos with the songs through the link below. There is also an online book that you can read and listen to the music as part of the story here
Here is a video from the launch of the Mayo Story Map project where the children also performed their songs.
Disco Penguins
Original song composed with the children of Tavneena Primary School, Charlestown, Co. Mayo. You can listen to more of these original songs composed with the children on bandcamp
With pupils of Tavneena Primary School, Castlebar Co. Mayo, on our recording day with Music Generation’s Philip Cassidy and supported by transition year students who helped recording process from St Muredachs College, Moyne College and St Marys Secondary School.
Ceol Nua | Nua Songs
Inspired by the story of Gráinne Mhaol – Grace ‘O Malley
Creative Clusters
Music, Mantra, Meditation & Relaxation
My daughter Luna took this photo and it was fun to add some creative features*
Live music is a key part of the classes in Kundalini Yoga & meditation offering a way to support and guide deep relaxation. Wise teachers have passed down a body of knowledge known as Naad Yoga, the science of sound within Kundalini Yoga. All is vibration and chanting as a group allows us to align with the sound current of the universe. There are many uplifting Shabds and sung poetry of warrior saints starting with the compositions of Guru Naanak who travelled the world singing praises of One God and teaching equality between genders, social classes and an end to slavery. I have been a student of world music and completed an MA in Ethnomusicology ( UCC 2008), I am grateful to have also studied Naad Yoga with Mata Mandir Singh (2004).
Listen to recordings on Soundcloud *