Éabha McMahon
| Éabha McMahon | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 9, 1992 Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Celtic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
| Associated acts | Celtic Woman, Anúna |
Éabha McMahon is an Irish singer and a member of the ensemble Celtic Woman.
Early life
Éabha was born in Dublin, Ireland.
Career
Éabha began her singing career at 9 years of age, when she was chosen by Veritas to record an album for the children’s book, Beo go Deo. She then began singing in the traditional sean nós style, taught by famous singers such as Máire Ní Choilm, Séamus Mac Mathúna, Moya Brennan, and Íde Mac Mathúna. Éabha went on to win the under-18 All Ireland Oireachtais final at the age of 15, she was reigning Leinster champion from the age of 13 to 17 in the Fleadh Ceoil, and five time Dublin champion in the Fairview Feis Ceoil age 14-18.
Éabha joined Anúna in 2007. In 2008 she recorded the PBS Holiday Special "Anúna : Christmas Memories", released that year on DVD and CD.[1] In 2015 she featured as a soloist on the song "Fill, Fill a Rún" on the Anúna album "Revelation".[2]
In 2015, Éabha headlined a sold out solo show in New York City, in aid of Kylemore Abbey. She is currently developing her first solo album which she will be releasing in 2016.
Éabha is a fluent Irish speaker and was brought up singing and speaking Irish at home in Dublin. Éabha is delighted to begin this new journey and she is very proud to be representing her Irish roots with Celtic Woman.
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