Renowned for her distinctive voice, fearless songwriting and spellbinding stage presence, O’Neill has become one of the most vital and respected figures in contemporary folk music. Her songs weave together history, politics, compassion and myth, delivered with a rare emotional honesty that has earned her widespread critical acclaim.  In late 2025 O’Neill released ‘The Wind Doesn’t Blow This Far Right’ EP, the title track being nominated for best original folk song by the RTE1 Folk Awards, 2026 as well as a nomination for best folk singer.

A compelling live performer and natural story teller, O’Neill’s concerts are known for their intimacy and intensity, moving effortlessly between stark, socially engaged songs and moments of warmth, humour and reflection. Audiences can expect material spanning her celebrated catalogue, alongside newer work that continues her tradition of giving voice to the unheard and overlooked.

 

“Giving voice to the disenfranchised is something she does so well, with a particular affinity for women – “Woman is powerful when not restricted”- she says. And she is emblematic of this, with a free singularity that can fold in difficult subjects, such as homelessness…” – The Irish Times – live Gate Theatre review

 

She is currently recording music for a new album to be released in 2027 and has also recently toured extensively across Ireland, the UK, North America, Australia and New Zealand as member of The Pogues.  Alongside an array of younger, prominent contemporary artists, she has delighted in helping breathe new life in to The Pogues songs, allowing them to resonate with a new generation and to find their place in the present while remaining true to the spirit in which they were created.  As part of The Pogues and alongside other very special guests she will embark on further European dates in November and December of this year. She is looking forward to ending the year on the winter solstice at her sold out December 21st show in Vicar Street.

 

Watch The Video For The Wind Doesn’t Blow This Far Right (directed by Ellius Grace and featured musicians Kae Tempest, Kevin Rowland, Spider Stacey of The Pogues and Iona Zajac plus renowned Nigerian/Irish poet Feli Speaks, actresses Olwen Fouéré and Hazel Doupe and actors John McArdle and Jack Walsh amongst many others.)