Gaoth Dobhair singer to perform in France this St Patrick's day

A Gaoth Dobhair singer, Noeleen Ní Cholla, will be the main performer at a concert, as part of the musical journey at the Château des ducs de Bretagne, this St Patrick's Day at the Nantes history museum.

A gifted singer, Noeleen has sang and competed since she was a young girl. She is no stranger to French audiences often attending and performing at the main event at the Lorient Interceltique Festival.  

In 2015, Noeleen launched her CD An Mhaighdean Mhara at a wonderful event in Teach Hiúdaí Beag in Bunbeg. The CD which has thirteen tracks contains lovely ballads in both Irish and English and was warmly recieved.

Gaoth Dobhair performers take to the stage at the Hooley on the Hudson

Noeleen sings national anthem on Tara Stage

Noeleen often travels to America where she performs at the famous Hooley on the Hudson.  Listen to Noeleen's singing Bean an Fhir Ruaidh. This video was produced by Eoghain Mac Giolla Bhríde. 

Noeleen is a native Irish language speaker and often promotes the language. She has adjudicated singing competitions throughout the country and often performs at Irish language festivals at home and abroad.