Celine Byrne

Celine Byrne (born 1977) is an Irish soprano.

Her father played Gaelic football for Kildare and she herself played Gaelic football and camogie. She is dyslexic. She first saw opera live at Milan's La Scala when she worked there as an au pair after leaving school.[1] Ten years after receiving her first singing lesson she received the prestigious Maria Callas Grand Prix in Athens.[2]

On television she has performed on The Late Late Show and received her own episode of The Meaning of Life.[3][4]

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References

  1. ↑ Fennell, Hillary (30 January 2013). "This much I know: Celine Byrne". Irish Examiner.
  2. ↑ Daly, Susan (16 August 2008). "The aria of an angel". Irish Independent.
  3. ↑ "Friday, 5 September 2008". The Late Late Show.
  4. ↑ "Series 8 Programme 4". The Meaning of Life.