Niamh Regan
Niamh Regan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1994 (age 30–31) Ireland |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Black Gate |
| Website | niamhregan |
Niamh Regan (/ˈniːv ˈriːɡən/; born 1994) is an Irish folk singer from County Galway.[1][2]
Early life
Regan grew up in Kilreekill. In 2008, age 14, she appeared on the RTÉ children's talent show Class Act.[3] She received a BA in Music in the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick. She then qualified as a teacher through Hibernia College and was not planning a musical career until the COVID lockdowns.[4]
Career
In 2020 Regan released her debut album Hemet, recorded during the COVID lockdowns. It was nominated for the Choice Music Prize.[5]
Her second album Come As You Are, recorded at Attica Audio Recording in Letterkenny, was also nominated for the Choice Music Prize.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
- Hemet (2020)
- Come As You Are (2024)
EPs
- In the Meantime (2022)[7]
Personal life
Regan is married to Wesley Houdyshell from Hemet, California, which is the origin of the name of her first album. They live in Kilreekill, County Galway.[4]
References
- ^ "Niamh Regan". Niamh Regan.
- ^ "First Impressions: "Belly" by Niamh Regan". 21 March 2024.
- ^ "RTE Class Act's last 18 to battle for place in final; TELEVISION. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com.
- ^ a b Power, Ed (27 May 2024). "Niamh Regan: Why she turned away from teaching to become a singer". Irish Examiner.
- ^ Rough, Billy (17 November 2020). "Niamh Regan: Hemet". KLOF Mag.
- ^ "Albums to hear this week: Niamh Regan packs a confessional punch while Paul Weller grows old gracefully". Irish Independent. 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Biography - Niamh Regan Music". niamhregan.com.