Statement by Minister O’Donovan on the death of Moya Brennan

Moya Brennan gave Ireland a sound the world will never forget.

Her voice carried the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht far beyond our shores to international acclaim. Through Clannad and her solo work, she didn’t just make music, she created a feeling in people that was deeply Irish, yet understood everywhere.

Her songs brought comfort, identity and pride to generations, and helped shape how Ireland is heard and seen across the world.

Her legacy lives on in that unmistakable sound, one that will always feel like home.

My sincere sympathies to her family, may she rest in peace

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

ENDS