Máiréad Phelan

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Máiréad Phelan

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A native of County Kilkenny, Mairead began performing at an early age. She was taught by the Dowling family from Castlecomer in County Kilkenny. As well as singing, she is also an accomplished musician, playing flute and tin whistle and has won the All Ireland Championships on both. She also studied piano at the prestigious Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin. She has toured the world with her music, performing in countries as far flung as The Phillippines and New Zealand. She is currently taking time out from studying Medicine in Trinity College Dublin to tour with Solas.