Leo's Tavern

Moya Brennan

The eldest of 9 children growing up in the Brennan household Moya has been involved with music and entertaining from an early age. In fact she performed with her father Leo Brennan and his family band (Slieve Foy Dance Band) as a young girl. This set the foundations for a musical career spanning several decades.

Like most of her siblings, Moya’s childhood also involved singing on stage at Leo’s Tavern backed by her father Leo. After finishing school in Sligo, Moya was destined to be a music teacher, when the opportunity to sing lead vocals in Clannad presented itself.  An opportunity Moya grasped with both hands, leading to Clannad releasing their first album in 1973.

Nearly 20 years later, Moya released her first solo album ‘Máire’ in 1992 (with sisters Deirdre, Olive and Bridin singing additional vocals) and has gone on to compile 8 solo albums whilst still being actively involved with Clannad. Moya is also heavily involved in philanthropy is goodwill ambassador for CBM Ireland. Moya has featured in and has hosted various documentaries about her music and work with the charity.

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Further Information

For more information see MoyaBrennan.com