Noreen O'Donoghue is one of the finest exponents of the Irish harp. She has recorded on over 30 albums as a session musician, with artists including Sinéad O’Connor, Phil Coulter, Midge Ure and many renowned traditional musicians. She has been a member of Oisín, Bakerswell and Fisherstreet, all of whom she recorded acclaimed albums with. She has toured worldwide. Noreen’s debut album Strung Out This contains a variety of music old and new. John Sheahan of the Dubliners has written two of the compositions - The Midnight Oil and Feathered Gael. There are also pieces written by Charlie Lennon, Finbarr Dwyer and John Brady, three airs and a French waltz. In the words of Seán Potts, "The harp has travelled a long and eventful journey in Irish music. Noreen O'Donoghue is a musician who has helped steer it back into the tradition." Back to artists list