Maria McCool

Maria McCool (born 1974) (Irish: Maria Nic Cumhaill) is an Irish singer from Gweedore, County Donegal. ^[1]She is well-known for her enchanting voice and her ability to perform old Irish songs in her native Irish and in English. Her albums include "Ailleog", which she covered such songs as Ar Éirinn Ní Neosfainn Cé Hí and Song For Ireland.^[2] She has received numerous awards at Celtic festivals in Ireland and the UK. In 2007, Maria is currently married and works as a national school teacher in Dunshaughlin in County Meath.

In 1997, Maria stood as candidate in the Irish general election for the Dream Party. However, she only received 13 votes.^[3]

Discography

• Oíche Chiúin (1995)
• Ailleog (1997)
• Doagh (2009)

References

1. ^ Donegal County.com & Dún na nGall.com - Gaoth Dobhair /Gweedore
2. ^ Maria Mccool // ailleog [magical songs of ireland] on DAZ.com, your music resource
3. ^ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4161/is_19980412/ai_n14477870/

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