Niamh de Búrca

Niamh de Búrca, is an Irish traditional and folk singer who helped promote the use of the Irish language in music.[1]

Niamh de Búrca
NationalityIrish
Known forSinger

Biography

.[2][3] De Búrca released her solo album, An áit a bhfuil do chroí . . .Where your heart lies in 2006. The album included songs dating back to the 17th century and more which De Búrca's mother, Síghle, taught her.[4][5][6]

De Búrca was selected by TG4 to work with other experts in the selection of the traditional Irish music award, Gradam Ceoil, recipients.[7] A fluent Irish speaker and proponent of the Irish language De Búrca worked with Gael Linn for 43 years until she retired from her post in 2019. She was responsible for the Siansa Gael Linn competition.[8][9][10][11]

References and sources
  1. Traditional Music and Irish Society: Historical Perspectives.
  2. draiochtmusic (2007-01-13). "Michael Rooney On Tour With June Mccormack & Niamh De Burca". Concertina.net Discussion Forums. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  3. Gray, Jim (2007-11-05). "Local musicians in tune with President". independent. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  4. "Hands Across the Water: From Gaelic to Graceland". Irish America. 2006-02-01. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  5. "Opening lines". The Irish Times. 2013-03-21. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  6. "TRADITIONAL". The Irish Times. 2013-03-21. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  7. "About Gradam Ceoil". TG4. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  8. "Ceili House Saturday 28 December 2019 - RTÉ Radio 1". Ceili House (in Welsh). 2019-12-28. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  9. "Two Laois groups through to national trad music final". Laois Today. 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  10. "Scéal Ghael-Linn". CIC. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  11. "Slán le Niamh". Gael Linn (in Irish). 2019-08-29. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
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