- Enya (Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin): Singer, songwriter, musician (new-age, Celtic) from Gweedore (Gaoth Dobhair), County Donegal. Born May 17, 1961. The best-selling Irish solo artist, Enya is known for hits like “Orinoco Flow” and “May It Be.” She began with Clannad before launching a solo career with albums like Watermark. She has sold over 90 million albums and won four Grammy Awards.
- Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh: Fiddler, singer, songwriter (traditional Irish) from Gweedore (Gaoth Dobhair), County Donegal. Born July 26, 1959. Co-founder and lead vocalist of Altan, Mairéad is a leading figure in Donegal’s fiddle tradition and Irish-language singing. She released a solo album, Imeall, in 2009, and is part of Na Mooneys.
- Moya Brennan (Máire Ní Bhraonáin): Singer, songwriter, harpist (folk, Celtic) from Gweedore (Gaoth Dobhair), County Donegal. Born August 4, 1952. Known as the “First Lady of Celtic Music,” Moya is Clannad’s lead singer and released solo albums like Máire. She has been nominated for two Grammys and won an Emmy.
- Daniel O’Donnell from Dungloe, County Donegal: Singer, television presenter (country, Irish). Born December 12, 1961. A household name in Irish country music, O’Donnell has had over 20 top 40 albums in England and is known for his annual Branson, Missouri, shows.
- Rory Gallagher: Blues and rock guitarist, singer, songwriter from Ballyshannon, County Donegal; raised in Cork. Born March 2, 1948 Died June 14, 1995. Founder of Taste and a solo artist, Gallagher sold over 30 million albums with hits like “Bad Penny.” A bronze statue in Ballyshannon commemorates him.
- Bridget “Bridie” Gallagher: Singer (pop, traditional) from Creeslough, County Donegal. Born September 7, 1924 Died January 9, 2012. Known as “The Girl from Donegal,” she was Ireland’s first international pop star, with hits like “The Boys from County Armagh.”
- Maria Nic Cumhaill (Maria McCool): Singer (traditional Irish) from Gweedore (Gaoth Dobhair), County Donegal. Born May 23, 1974. Renowned for performing traditional Irish songs in both Irish and English, McCool is a prominent figure in Donegal’s Irish language music scene.
- Mickey Joe Harte: Singer-songwriter (pop) from Lifford, County Donegal. Born 1973. Harte represented Ireland at Eurovision 2003 with “We’ve Got the World.” He continues to perform and write pop music.
- Rosie Carney: Singer-songwriter (folk, indie) from Donegal. Born 1997. Known for her reflective lyrics, Carney emerged in 2018 with albums like Bare. She is celebrated for her introspective indie-folk style.
- Muireann Bradley from Ballybofey, born December 18, 2006, known for her blues and ragtime blues style. She gained attention after performing on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny and the Late Late Show.
- Eve Belle: Singer-songwriter (pop, folk) from Donegal. A young artist known for her emotive songs, Belle’s music reflects Donegal’s rugged landscapes and personal sorrows, gaining attention on platforms like YouTube.
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County Donegal:
Ireland’s county Donegal is a land of wild coastlines and Gaelic heritage, with Slieve League’s towering sea cliffs offering some of Europe’s highest coastal views. Glenveagh National Park features a historic castle and sprawling gardens amidst rugged mountains. The beaches of Bundoran and the traditional tweed workshops of Ardara make Donegal an engaging destination for nature and cultural enthusiasts. The Grianan of Aileach stone fort adds ancient intrigue and splendid views. Donegal is Ireland’s fourth largest county by size (4,830 square km) and 13th largest by population (167,084). Population peaked at 296,448 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 108,344 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Donegal is also Ireland’s 13th most visited tourist county with around 199,000 international visitors per year.
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