Mary Dillon (singer) facts for kids
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Mary Dillon
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Mary Dillon in 2012
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mary Dillon |
| Born | 16 December 1964 Dungiven, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland |
| Genres | Irish traditional, Celtic, Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, teacher |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Green Linnet Records, Back Lane Records |
| Associated acts | Déanta, Cara Dillon |
Mary Dillon, born in 1964, is a talented Irish folk singer from Northern Ireland. She is well-known for her music with the traditional band Déanta. Mary also started her own solo music career in 2010. Fun fact: she is the sister of another famous singer, Cara Dillon!
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Growing Up and Starting Out
Mary Dillon was born in a place called Dungiven in Northern Ireland. She still lives there today. She grew up in a family where music was very important. Her sister, Cara Dillon, is also a famous folk singer. Even though Mary is a great singer, she has never made it her full-time job. She works as an English teacher at St Cecilia's College in Derry.
Mary's Music Journey
Mary Dillon started singing when she was very young. By the time she was a teenager, she had already won the All Ireland Singing Competition twice! This competition is part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, a big Irish music festival.
Singing with Déanta
In the 1990s, Mary joined an Irish traditional band called Déanta. She recorded three albums with them. These albums helped her become known in the world of Irish folk music.
Solo Music and Other Projects
In 2010, Mary released her first solo music. It was a digital-only EP (which is like a mini-album) called Army Dreamers. This EP included her versions of songs by other artists, like Kate Bush and Bruce Springsteen.
A few years later, in 2012, Mary joined two other Irish folk singers, Niamh Parsons and Tíona McSherry. They formed a group called Sí Van. This group sings a cappella, which means they sing without any musical instruments.
Mary Dillon's Albums
Here are some of the albums Mary Dillon has been a part of:
Solo Albums
- Army Dreamers (EP) (2010)
- North (Album) (2013)
With the Band Déanta
- Déanta (1993)
- Ready for the Storm (1994)
- Whisper of a Secret (1997)
