3. BIOGRAPHY
Native of Minane Bridge, Cork. From a farming
Background, oldest of three boys. Born in 1983.
PRIMARY EDUCATION: Knocknamanagh School, Minane Bridge (1988 – 1995)
SECONDARY EDUCATION: St. Francis College, Rochestown (1995 – 2001)
THIRD LEVEL EDUCATION: B.AgrSc (Landscape Horticulture)
University College Dublin (2001 – 2005)
Worked in two Landscape Architects practices
Completed Professional Practice Exams to become
a member of the Irish Landscape Institute (M.I.L.I)
In 2009, due to economic downturn, decided to
re-invent the wheel and put singing
talent to good use
Work part-time at Tabor Lodge Addiction
Treatment Centre maintaining the grounds, nice
to be a part in some way in improving the lives
of people with addictions
4. Began performing from the age of seven in Primary School Concerts. Always asked to
sing everywhere I went. Always has been a passion of mine and have been encouraged so
much by all.
First performed in competition in Solo Singing at ten years in Scór na bPáistí in 1993
Joined the local church choir in 1993
Involved in many singing competitions over the years including Scór, Réadóirí, Macra
na Feirme, Dublin City Talent Comp & Capers Comp, ESB Feis Ceoil
and Feis Maitiú.
Runner Up in Solo Singing in All Ireland Final in Scór Sinsear in 2004
While a student at UCD, received scholarship for UCD
Choral Scholars in 2005
Began Vocal Training with
Soprano, Fiona O’ Reilly in 2008.
MUSIC
ACHIEVEMENTS
5. All-Ireland Winner of Ballad Group in 2006 and Capers &
Solo Singing in 2009 in Macra na Feirme Talent Competitions
Winner of the President’s Perpetual Cup at Feis Maitiú in 2010
Have travelled expensively performing at places such as Lake
Garda, Graz in Austria, South Africa and London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Member of various Cork Choirs including ‘The Eden
Singers’, ‘Carrigaline Choral Group’ and most recently ‘Voci Nuove’
Chamber Choir who performed at The Enterprise Hub ‘Entertain-a-
ton’ last November.
In 2011/2012, a contestant on
‘The Voice of Ireland’ on RTE ONE
Awarded the 2012 Best Wedding Singer in
Munster by Southern Brides.
2013 overall winner of ‘The Operatic Cup’ and ‘Early Music’
sections of Cork’s Feis Maitiú.
MUSIC
ACHIEVEMENTS
6. High quality, unique service
Passionate with over 20 years of experience in
performing
Personality behind the business.
Available nationwide and very portable
Varied repertoire of music to suit all tastes
Can organise an accompanist, whether a
pianist/organist/harpist to compliment vocal
In the case of weddings, attention to detail very
important when liaising with couples as it is their big day!
Very competitive rates in line with current market
Have grown from performing at 6 weddings in 2011 to
over 50 weddings in 2012.
Lots of bookings for 2013 and enquiries and lots of
inquiries and bookings have started to come in for 2014.
What can I do for YOU?
9. Dan,
'My husband and I wanted to thank
you for singing at our wedding on the
20th April 2012. We had found that
many weddings we went to had female
singers, and while they were nice we
knew we wanted something a bit
different for our day. So when it
came time to looking for church
musicians we found it so refreshing to
find not only a tenor, but a singer of
your calibre that would be available to
sing on our special day. We are still
receiving compliments on how
memorable our ceremony was and
how truly amazing your singing
was. You were so great to work
with, and made the process of
organizing the ceremony so effortless
and very enjoyable. From your advice
on song selections to your
collaboration with us as well as with
our violinist you were truly wonderful
to work with. We can’t recommend
you highly enough!! Thanks again
for making our wedding ceremony
such a special one!'
Caitlin and Daniel
Wedding, Drinagh, West Cork
(April 2012)
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