Aine Ni Dhroighneain

Áine Ní Dhroighneáin - Vocals

While growing up in an Spidéal, Áine was was surrounded by many fine singers including Síle Tim Ní Fhlaithearta, Mairéad Ní Fhlaithearta, and Tomás Ó Neachtain. Her interest in the tradition started. Aged eight she started attending singing classes at An Gaelcadamh, Her first Oireachtas was at the tender age of fifteen, where she went on to win the Corn Faoi-18.   

Although Áine has yet to make a full recording of her songs, she is highly regarded in sean-nós circles. She has contributed to many of TG4’s music programmes including Abair Amhrán. Also, as an actor, you would see her regularly on popular programmes including Ros na Rún, and Rásaí na Gaillimhe. Her most recent project is ‘Burn the Red Lamp’ – A theatrical piece combining both puppets and real actors. It’s adapted from the short story by Kevin Barry, which will be part of  Galway’s Cúirt Festival programme this year.