Maria Doyle Kennedy to perform at Dundalk Gaol
Maria Doyle Kennedy will make her way to the stage of the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol on Saturday 30 January
Singer, songwriter and acclaimed actor Maria Doyle Kennedy will make her way to the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol stage on Saturday 30th January 2027.
Considered by many as a true renaissance artist, Maria Doyle Kennedy has sustained a varied and eclectic career as a celebrated singer, songwriter, and actress with a career spanning over 30 years.
Music is her first love and she was a vocalist with Hot House Flowers in its early days before she formed the Black Velvet Band in the late 80’s alongside her husband Kieran Kennedy.
Maria went on to set up her own record label in 2000 and has released 11 solo albums to date. Maria’s most recent album ‘Fire on the Roof of Eden’ was listed in their albums of the year by the Irish Times and Hot Press described her as “one of Ireland’s most accomplished vocalists and a national treasure”.
As well as being a successful performer and composers, Maria is a celebrated and award winning actor having appeared in over 50 films and TV series Some of her memorable roles include that of Birdy in KIN, Natalie in the Commitments, Siobhán Sadler in Orphan Black and Katherine of Aragon in The Tudors
Maria will be accompanied on the Oriel Centre stage by her husband, multi-instrumentalist Kieran Kennedy.
Maria will bring a storytelling style that combines her rich voice with Kieran’s musical skill, crafting a deeply intimate experience. Their collaboration creates an evening filled with songs that explore love, life, and reflection.
Tickets are €30 and are available from www.orielcentre.ie