Moya Brennan (1952–2026) | Songlines
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Moya Brennan (1952–2026)

By Nigel Williamson

The singer and harpist, whose ethereal voice led Clannad from a Donegal family pub to Grammy-winning global stardom, has died aged 73

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Moya Brennan (Photo: Matthew Barnes)

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