1952 - 2026
Maire Brennan Irish Musician
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Rest in Peace Maire Brennan.
Passed away on 13th April, 2026 aged 73.
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Maire Brennan was previously married to Tim Jarvis (1991).
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Irish Musician Maire Brennan was born on 4th August, 1952 in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland and passed away on 13th Apr 2026 Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal, Ireland aged 73. She is most remembered for Clannad. Her zodiac sign is Leo.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
37 years, 7 months
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| Total | 1 |
37 years, 7 months
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Details
| First Name |
Maire
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| Last Name |
Brennan
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| Alternative Name |
Máire Brennan, Máire Jarvis, "The Voice of Clannad", "First Lady of Celtic Music", Moya Brennan
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| Birthday |
4th August, 1952
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| Birthplace |
Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland
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| Died |
13th April, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal, Ireland
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| Cause of Death |
Short Illness
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| Height |
5' 5¾" (167 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Blonde
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| Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
Irish
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, producer, harpist
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
Clannad
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Irish Traditional, Celtic, Folk, New-Age, contemporary Christian music
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| Music Genre |
International
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| Year(s) Active |
1970–present, 1970–2026
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| Music Style |
Folk, British Folk, Celtic Fusion, Celtic New Age, Contemporary Celtic, Celtic, Contemporary Folk
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| Music Mood |
Soothing, Gentle, Ethereal, Calm/Peaceful, Sentimental, Spiritual, Reserved, Reflective, Wistful, Lush
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| Instrument |
Vocals, Harp
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Harp, Piano
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| Record Label |
Atlantic, BMG, Word, BEO, Universal
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| Associated Acts |
Clannad, T with the Maggies, Enya, Cormac de Barra, Schiller (band), Roger Shah, Chicane
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| Official Websites |
http://www.moyabrennan.com, http://moyabrennan.com
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Moya Brennan (born Máire Philomena Ní Bhraonáin; 4 August 1952 – 13 April 2026), also known as Máire Brennan, was an Irish folk singer, songwriter, harpist and philanthropist. She began performing professionally in 1970 when her family formed the band Clannad. Brennan released her first solo album in 1992 called Máire, a successful venture. In 1999, she collaborated with Chicane on the single "Saltwater", which reached the top ten in multiple countries and was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
