In January Niamh was named “Female Musician of the Year, 2014” in the Live Ireland Music Awards, compiled by renowned and respected music critic Bill Margeson. Since then, we are thrilled to announce two further accolades have been added. Firstly, her latest album “Cuz” was chosen as “Instrumental Album of the Year” in Chicago Irish American News’ annual awards, known as the TIRs (Tradition in Review).

The same album was also listed in online website Trad Connect’s Top Ten Album Covers of 2013. Commenting on the choice, the people at Trad Connect noted the following: “The overall package on Cuz is simply outstanding. It’s a 4-fold sleeve with a 24 page booklet. There is a detailed bio on Cuz and each track gets a page of notes. The embroidery theme continues throughout the inside sleeve as well as in the booklet. The cover photo of the embroidery is likewise impressive. The most detailed album package that has come through our door, ever.” TRAD CONNECT

Fresh from this news Niamh will be returning to New England, USA for the first time in five years for a blitz tour before heading to Spain. There she will be performing at a charity Gala organised by the Irish Embassy in Madrid, followed by a series of concerts in the Basque country. In what is often seen as a month long celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Niamh will be bringing her unique style of Irish music and song to both countries. The tour dates have been updated so feel free to browse.

Athbhlian faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir – A very happy and tune-filled New Year to all.

It is with great delight that we start 2014 with the news that Niamh has been named as “Female Musician of the Year, 2014” in the Live Ireland Music Awards, compiled by renowned and respected music critic Bill Margeson. A massive congratulations to all the other awardees, and it is a real pleasure for Niamh to be in such wonderful company. For a full look at the Live Ireland Awards, or ‘Livies’ please click here.

We will be updating the site over the next few days with new dates for 2014, so stay tuned!

Hi folks,

It’s been a fantastic summer with wonderful audience reactions on all our tours. We had a lovely time preforming at lots of fabulous festivals in Portugal, Canada and Denmark, and we’re now gearing up for an intense tour of Germany in October.

Following that tour, Niamh will be working with composer Colm Ó Foghlú on a new Chamber piece for Concertina and String Quartet. This is a specially commissioned piece to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the “Evacuation” of the Blasket Islands in Co. Kerry. Called “Suantraí na hInise / Island Lullaby”, it will be premiered at the Blasket Centre on the day of the anniversary, (17th of November). A condensed version, called the Blasket Suite will be performed with the RTE Concert Orchestra later in November, as part of the Gathering. We will have more information on that closer to the time.

In the meantime, please check out the updated tour page, with all the latest dates.

See you on the road!

Hi folks,

This summer has been a very busy one with lots of gigs and travel, thankfully, and it is not set to calm any time soon! We’re just back from a very successful Portuguese tour where we played at six different festivals along with some other lovely venues, and we’re now about to set off to Canada for another tour.

The tour page has been updated so be sure to check it out, and if you’re near us on the road, please come say hi!

Hi folks,
It’s been a crazy few weeks since the launch of the new album “Cuz”, and over the last while the reviews have been piling in, all of them fantastic. In addition to the reviewers, the album is also going down very well with the public and sales are going well. Just taking a look at this month’s charts compiled by Irish Music Magazine, “Cuz” has made more Top Ten charts than any other album. I’m delighted with the fabulous reception the album is getting and delighted with the attention it is giving Cuz himself, as is his own family.

This, of course, leads to many more gigs and the band is facing in to a very busy summer. Check out the tour page for the latest, and keep checking back for updates, or feel free to subscribe.

In the meantime, have a great summer, and see you all on the road.

Welcome to the new look website! To tie in with my latest album “Cuz”, which has been getting great reviews already since its very recent release, the website has been given a facelift! Not only can you now buy all my albums directly from here, along with some very fancy schmancy t-shirts, mugs etc., you can also now follow my every move (should you so chose) by clicking on any of the social media icons listed to the left. Have fun looking around!

The first review is in….“Cuz” receives 4 stars and a lovely review in this week’s Irish Times. Considering only one traditional/folk album makes the review section every fortnight, having the album, not only featured, but given such a glowing review is all the more special. Not only that, but I get a special headline beside a photo of me, which reads “Niamh Ní Charra’s beautifully rough-hewn collection celebrates Sliabh Luachra’s bounties with chutzpah…A fine and firey collection.” Chutzpah – I love it!

My latest album “Cuz – A Tribute to Terry ‘Cuz’ Teahan” is now officially released! This album was a real labour of love, and took years of research and months to make. It is a tribute to a lovely musician who emigrated from my neck of the woods in 1928 and settled in Chicago until his death in 1989. He made a tape for me, right before his death, which I used as inspiration, and the new album features many top class guest musicians, all of whom knew Cuz. It is being distributed by Claddagh Records among others, and can also be bought directly from this site.

After 11 weeks spent touring China with Riverdance, I’m finally back in Ireland, sitting in my apartment and looking at a copy of my brand new CD! Having performed with Riverdance for 8 years from ’98 to ’06, it was fabulous to rejoin them for this short visit, especially since I was taking on the new role of Musical Director. It was a very enjoyable and successful tour, but I’m delighted to be back home and can’t wait to get stuck in to promoting the new album, which has been a long time in the making. It’s due for release on the 1st of March, so watch this space!!!