“I wrote this song for my younger self, I know she wouldn’t
believe what my life looks like now and I wanted it to feel like
I was giving her a hug, telling her that everything turns out okay.”
A deeply personal first step into Megan Walsh’s solo career.
Acclaimed Irish vocalist Megan Walsh will release her debut solo single, ‘Mo Chroí‘, on March 6th,
marking a milestone moment in a career that has already resonated with audiences across the globe.
Best known for her celebrated tenure as a principal vocalist with Celtic Woman, Megan now steps
forward as a solo recording artist with her own song, an emotional and quietly powerful track that
speaks straight from the heart.
Her four years with Celtic Woman, where she featured on four albums and two television specials,
gaining hundreds of millions in streams, introduced her voice to millions around the world. She has
performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including Carnegie Hall, London Palladium
and Red Rocks, always earning praise for her vocal excellence and emotional authenticity.
With the release of ‘Mo Chroí‘ (Irish for ‘my heart’), Megan Walsh begins an exciting new chapter,
one defined by artistic independence and a fearless commitment to following her heart. It is also a
statement of artistic intent; intimate yet powerful, traditional yet forward-looking.
Early listening sessions and live previews have already generated enthusiastic responses from
longtime supporters and new listeners alike. Megan first introduced Mo Chroí to audiences during a
live performance at the Celtic World Forum concert last October. The live debut demonstrated her
ability to command a stage with deeply personal material. The emotional connection forged with the
audience that evening affirmed her decision to move forward with the single as her debut release.
‘Mo Chroí‘ was recorded at Cauldron Studios in Dublin, produced by acclaimed Irish musician and
producer Bill Shanley, whose organic production style provides the perfect framework for Walsh’s
expressive vocal performance, and mixed by production duo Chris O’Brien and Graham Murphy,
known for their radio-ready sound and meticulous attention to detail, Adding a texture to the song is
accomplished musician Colin Farrell, whose contemporary fiddle performance enhances the track.
While her years with Celtic Woman brought international acclaim and allowed her to celebrate
Ireland’s musical heritage across continents, Walsh’s solo work offers a more intimate expression of
her artistic identity. Mo Chroí honours the tradition that helped shaped her while embracing a
contemporary sensibility that reflects her personal influences and experiences.
For Megan Walsh, this debut single represents more than a first release, it is the culmination of years
of musical growth and reflection. Megan says “Releasing Mo Chroí feels like stepping into the space
I’ve always been building toward.” Importantly, this release marks only the beginning.