Maria McCool facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maria McCool
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Maria McCool performing at the launch of her album Doagh on 4 December 2009
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Maria Nic Cumhaill |
| Born | 23 May 1974 Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal, Ireland |
| Genres | Celtic, Traditional Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, schoolteacher |
| Instruments | Fiddle |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Maria McCool (born on May 23, 1974) is a talented singer from Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland. She is famous for singing old Irish songs in both the Irish language and English. Maria has released albums like Ailleog and Doagh. On these albums, she sings her own versions of classic songs such as "Ar Éirinn Ní Neosfainn Cé Hí" and "Song For Ireland". She has won many awards at music festivals in Ireland and the UK. Besides singing, Maria also worked as a school teacher in Dunshaughlin, County Meath.
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Early Life and Music
Growing Up with Music
Maria McCool grew up loving music. She was a member of the choir at St. Mary's church in Gweedore. In this choir, she sang alongside famous musicians. These included Enya, Aoife Ní Fhearraigh, and Moya Brennan. Other members of the band Clannad were also part of this choir.
Learning from the Best
Maria's music teacher at Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair was Baba Brennan. Baba Brennan is the mother of the famous musicians from Clannad and Enya. This shows Maria was taught by someone with a deep connection to Irish music.
Music Career
Eurosong Competition
In 2012, Maria McCool took part in a special music competition. This was called Eurosong. It was held on the TV show The Late Late Show on February 24. Maria performed a song called "Mistaken". This song was written by Edele Lynch. Maria finished in fifth place in the competition.
Albums and Songs
Maria McCool has released several albums throughout her career. These albums feature her beautiful voice singing traditional Irish songs. She often sings these songs in both Irish and English.
Discography
- Oíche Chiúin (1995)
- Ailleog (1997)
- Doagh (2009)
- Shenandoah (2018)
