Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin is a Dublin-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His musical roots are in sean-nós singing – the style of his father – and he grew up listening to the likes of Sorcha Ní Ghuairim, Seán ‘ac Dhonncha, Colm Ó Caoidheáin and other greats from the tradition. He is also influenced by folk singers from the English language tradition such as Liam Weldon, Luke Kelly, Anne Briggs, Margaret Barry, and Thomas McCarthy.
“(Eoghan has) a creative streak on par with some of this country’s greatest ever songwriters. The lyrics of The Deepest Breath are proof and testament to that. Incredibly powerful words which not unlike the great Liam Weldon, are words that belong to and represent the working people. Words of hope for the overlooked and hard done by.” – Myles O’Reilly
“Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin has a wondrously sonorous voice” – Irish News
“…once you hear his voice, you’re unlikely to forget it” – Folk Radio UK
Eoghan performs a headline show next week, 8pm, Monday 27th November, at Whelan’s, Dublin, with support from Sally in the Woods.
Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin plus support Sally in the Woods
Whelan’s Main Venue • 8pm, Mon 27th November 2023
Tickets €17
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/eoghan-o-ceannabhain/
Eoghan has performed and recorded with a number of different bands, including Dublin-based Skipper’s Alley, Irish/Scottish/Manx Gaelic collaboration Aon Teanga: Un Chengey and folk/electronica band Jiggy. He also collaborates with Clare fiddle and viola player Ultan O’Brien. Their debut album Solas an Lae won best album at the RTÉ Folk Awards in 2021.
Over the past few years Eoghan has come into his own as a solo artist and songwriter. His songs – written in both English and Irish – build on his sean-nós singing foundations but combine hard-hitting lyrics with other musical influences to create a rich, contemporary sound. His debut solo album, ‘The Deepest Breath’ was released in November 2022.
VIDEOS:
‘Only the Earth’ Official Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwO2xLhj-V8
Live performance ‘The Deepest Breath’ filmed by Myles O’Reilly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjPHKJaCb38
Follow Eoghan on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ceannabhain
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eoghanoceannabhain
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EOCeannabhain
