In the early 80s, Mairéad formed a band with Frankie Kennedy, Gearóid Ó Maonaigh and Enya. A short-lived band, the group’s members contributed to Mairéad and Frankie’s debut album, ‘Ceol Aduaidh’ (Music of the North). The duo would would feature on albums by Belfast singer Albert Fry. In 1987, they released ‘Altan’, the birth of [...]
Mairéad has hosted a number of television and radio shows, and has appeared on hundreds around the world. Below is a small list of Mairéad’s television and radio work and appearances. As Host The Full Set – RTÉ One The Long Note – RTÉ Radio 1 The Pure Drop – RTÉ One Ceolchuairt – TG4 [...]
Mairéad features in a number of books on folk music. In 2009, An Gúm released an educational biography of Mairéad for young children (pictured). Below is a short list of books which profile Mairéad’s singing and fiddling style. 2009 – Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh: Ceoltóir agus Fidléir, An Gúm Educational biography on Mairéad for schoolchildren 2006 [...]