Annmarie O'Riordan (born 15 August 1990,E-mail to Wikimedia Information Team, #2016100810007457, verified 8 October 2016 in Duhallow in County Cork) is an Irish singer (singer-songwriter).
She was born to Humphrey O'Riordan and Eileen Creedon O'Riordan, and her musical interest were early encouraged by her parents. Aged seven, O'Riordan joined the Irish cultural organisation Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) and its school för music in Millstreet in Cork. She participated in various competitions and recorded her first song aged 12 on an album published by CCÉ. While still at school, in Millstreet Community School, O'Riordan recorded her first album Harmony Handed Down in 2003. She went on to further studies at University College Cork during which she recorded her third album as well as gave her first solo concert at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar in County Mayo. O'Riordan has a teaching degree at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick.Annmarie O'Riordans Twitter account , accessed 3 August 2016The Irish Catholic 19 November 2015: Taking Pope Francis to the classroom , accessed 3 August 2016Mary Immaculate College: Recipients of €500 bursaries , accessed 22 August 2016
In 2009 O'Riordan was appointed Best Newcomer at The World Fleadh and went on her first US tour in 2010 and later in Europe. Her fourth album, Song for the Journey, was released in 2011 and her fifth album, The Joys of my Heart, in 2016.
In 2013, O'Riordan performed the Irish national anthem, Ámhrán na bhFiann, prior to the semi-finals in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. She has also released a charity album for the Irish Cancer Society, Twas the Night (2015). She went on a smaller tour in Canada in November 2015.The Corkman 26 September 2015: Annmarie is bound for Canada, accessed 3 August 2016
Rewards 2009: Best Newcomer Horizon Award, Irish Music Awards, The World FleadhThe Corkman 13 augusti 2009: Annmarie wins major award at the World Fleadh, accessed 22 August 2016
Discography 2003 – Harmony Handed Down 2005 – Melody in Harmony 2008 – Ireland – Love of my Heart 2011 – Song for the Journey 2012 – The Joys of my Heart 2015 – Twas the Night
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External links Official web site