Maria Doyle Kennedy International Womens Day
A weekend of celebrating Irish Women on stage continues with the incomparable Maria Doyle Kennedy. International Women’s Day March 8th.
Polymath Maria Doyle Kennedy has sustained a varied and eclectic career in the Arts for more than 3 decades. Music is her first love, and following time spent in several bands, she set up her own record label in 2000 and has released 11 solo albums to date. Maria’s most recent album ‘Fire on the Roof of Eden’ was listed in their albums of the year by the Irish
Times and Hot Press described her as “one of Ireland’s most accomplished vocalists and anational treasure”.
She collaborates in almost all her work with her husband Kieran Kennedy (her partner in life,music, and many crimes) and together they are raising 4 sons.
Their recent compositional work includes the theme tune for children’s programme “DizzyDeliveries” and 2 soundtrack contributions for Acorn TV’s “Recipes for Love and Murder.
As an actor Maria has appeared in over 50 films and TV series, most recently being nominated for her fourth IFTA For her portrayal of BIRDY in KIN.
Maria and Kieran have been made artists in residence in Killruddery where they are currently writing and recording a new album.
Siobhan Long – The Ticket, The Irish Times. **** MDK is still one hell of a musical force to be reckoned with.
Hot Press ‘Maria Live captures the singer at her impressive best: her voice, throughout, could charm the very stars from the skies’
Female First (5/5) “She delivers every song with such feeling and emotion that it really gets under your skin and carries the listener away”
Tickets €25 plus booking fee