It’s with great delight that the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol will welcome Maria Doyle Kennedy to its stage on Saturday 30th January 2027.
Considered by many as a true renaissance artist, Maria Doyle Kennedy has sustained a varied and eclectic career as a celebrated singer, songwriter, and actress with a career spanning over 30 years. Music is her first love and she was a vocalist with Hot House Flowers in its early days before she formed the Black Velvet Band in the late 80’s alongside her husband Kieran Kennedy. Maria went on to set up her own record label in 2000 and has released 11 solo albums to date. Maria’s most recent album ‘Fire on the Roof of Eden’ was listed in their albums of the year by the Irish Times and Hot Press described her as “one of Ireland’s most accomplished vocalists and a national treasure”.
Maria collaborates in almost all her work with her husband Kieran Kennedy, and their recent compositional work includes the theme tune for children’s programme “Dizzy Deliveries” and soundtrack contributions for Acorn TV’s “Recipes for Love and Murder.
As well as being a successful performer and composers, Maria is a celebrated and award winning actor having appeared in over 50 films and TV series Some of her memorable roles include that of Birdy in KIN, Natalie in the Commitments, Siobhán Sadler in Orphan Black and Katherine of Aragon in The Tudors
Maria will be accompanied on the Oriel Centre stage by her husband, multi-instrumentalist Kieran Kennedy. Maria will bring a storytelling style that combines her rich voice with Kieran’s musical skill, crafting a deeply intimate experience. Their collaboration creates an evening filled with songs that explore love, life, and reflection.
Tickets are €30 and due to the intimate nature of the venue, tickets are limited. Maria will be on stage at 8.30pm and doors open at 8pm.
Strictly no refunds except in case of show cancellation and we do not offer resales. Please note the bar will be closed during the performance and does not have credit card facilities.
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