Treasa Ní Cheannabháin facts for kids

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Treasa Ní Cheannabháin is a well-known Irish singer. She sings in a special style called sean-nós. This means "old style" in the Irish language. Treasa was born in 1953. Her home is in Cill Chiaráin, a village in Carna, Conamara. This area is famous for speaking Irish.

Her Music

Treasa Ní Cheannabháin has shared her beautiful singing with the world. In 1996, she released a music album. She worked on this album with her daughter, Róisín Elsafty. The album was called L'art du sean-nós. It was released by a French music company.

Helping Others

Treasa is also known for her work to help people. In 2008, she traveled to Gaza. She went with her daughter, Naisrín Elsafty, and a niece. They wanted to give money to children in need. This money, about €7,700, was collected by a group called the Galway-Palestinian Children's Fund. They were briefly stopped, but they were able to help.

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