New music next week. A single with Sive, my short film The Ballad of the Crimson Warrior on YouTube. Soundtrack on Bandcamp.I can finally set it free as we mark the end of the Irish Civil War thanks @SiveMusic ALDOC Seána Davey Norah Walsh Aras Chronain.ie details will follow.

Open call for contributions to “Dublin Exchange” a new publication I’m editing in collaboration with @rene_boer_ and Story_Building - share far and wide, we would love to hear from all interested, funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon taking up where Niall McCullough left off

A wonderful evening. Captivating works and phenomenal performances! Huge congrats to all.

Congrats to all at Chamber Choir Ireland and guest director Sofi Jeannin on a wonderful concert part of @newmusicdublin, and to @aine_mallon on the world premiere of her Beloved.

Sat next choirs back again for a beautiful afternoon in Ennis sunshine Bealtaine Festival Clare Arts Office Clare FM The Clare Echo Global Brain Health Institute Age Friendly Ireland Age Friendly Clare

A gorgeous morning. Thanks to all for the wonderful welcome.

#OnAHouseLikeAFire opens Galway Theatre Festival tomorrow✨ Writer-performer Michelle Read has collaborated with CMC Composer Brian Keegan, to recreate her experience of remembering her mother, Margaret, who lived with Alzheimers 📍O'Donoghue Centre, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway 🗓️4 & 5 May 🎟️ Town Hall Theatre

We are looking for a new bass to join us in Laetare Vocal Ensemble. Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in Dublin city centre. If you have vocal/instrumental and sight-reading experience, please get in touch to arrange an audition: [email protected]

Delighted to be involved this wonderful programme!

What a great honour to be involved in this. Huge thanks @ECCA2023 for commissioning this choral work, to Mary Robinson and poet Moya Cannon for their inspirational texts and to Mellow Tonics choir for performing it. Very much looking forward to this important and exciting event!

Such an honour to be involved in this very important event, huge thanks to @ECCA2023 for commissioning this work, to Mary Robinson and Moya Cannon for their inspirational words and to #MellowTonics choir for their inspiring performance.

Mark your calendars! 🎄 We're excited to announce the date of our annual #ChristmasConcert! Join us for an evening of music in the magical Pepper Canister Church to ring in the festive season 🎵 🗓️ 10th of December, 7.30pm Tickets and more info to follow soon. #DublinConcert

First Fortnight launched their vibrant 2025 programme today Smock Alley Theatre! 👉65+ events exploring the art of mental health 🎟️Tickets: firstfortnight.ie Save the date - 16 Jan - for a new commission by CMC Composer Norah Walsh to be premiered by LaetareVocalEnsemble Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin

Interview: First Fortnight CEO Maria Fleming discusses this year's iteration of the mental health, arts and culture festival taking place throughout Ireland this month, with Damien Dempsey and Mary coughlan among the artists featuring. hotpress.com/culture/first-…

CMC Composer Norah Walsh on the benefits of group singing for your mental health Culture on RTÉ: rte.ie/culture/2025/0… Norah's new work "Out From Under The Overwhelm" is premiered by LaetareVocalEnsemble as part of First Fortnight on 16 January at St Patrick's Catherdal in Dublin 🎉

Join us for an evening of song celebrating mental health and the power of group singing. 📍 St Patrick’s Cathedral 📅 Thur Jan 16th @ 7pm 🎟 €12.50 / €10 Concession 👉 Book: firstfortnight.ie #firstfortnight25 LaetareVocalEnsemble Irish Chamber Orchestra

Join us to celebrate community, connection, and creativity in the Cistin on partnership with Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann 📍 St Patrick's Mental Health Services 🗓 Thur 16th Jan | 6pm | 120 mins 🎟 Pay What You Can 👉 Book your spot: shorturl.at/ukjgL #firstfortnight25

Join us for an evening of song celebrating mental health and the power of group singing. 📍 St Patrick’s Cathedral 📅 Thur Jan 16th @ 7pm 🎟 €12.50 / €10 Concession 👉 Book: firstfortnight.ie #firstfortnight25 LaetareVocalEnsemble Irish Chamber Orchestra

Lovely to talk to Kay Sheehy RTE Arena yesterday re the premiere of my choral work Out From Under The Overwhelm. Performance by LaetareVocalEnsemble, conducted by Róisín Blunnie, as part of the First Fortnight festival, Thurs 16th at 7pm, St. Patrick's Cathedral. rte.ie/radio/radio1/a…

A huge thanks to choral director Norah Walsh for a brilliant presentation to the MA in Choral Studies students on leading community choirs. Norah gave insightful reflections on her role with the Forget-Me-Nots inclusive choir & we sang some of her bespoke choral arrangements.