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Annmarie O’Riordan
IRELAND’S LATEST INTERNATIONAL STAR
Annmarie hails from the wonderfully picturesque Rathcoole area in the renowned Barony of Duhallow. She recorded
her first song as a 12 year old on CCÉ’s CD “Down Erin’s Lovely Lee” in 2001 and at 14 years of age she had recorded
her first CD. Entitled “Harmony Handed Down” it proved to be hugely popular and received airplay not only on local
but also on national and international radio from America to Australia and by 2005, at the age of 16, Annmarie had
produced her second much anticipated CD, entitled “Melody in Harmony” and there was an even greater response to
this very fine collection of songs. Annmarie recorded her third album “Ireland – Love of my Heart” which was launched
at her first solo concert in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo which was hugely successful and in August 2009 she
was chosen as the nation’s Best Newcomer Horizon Award winner at the prestigious Irish Music Awards announced at
the World Fleadh. Following this, Annmarie embarked on her first U.S and European tour.
In March 2011 her fourth CD “Song for the Journey” was released. The spiritual nature of many of the musical gems on
this album echoes Annmarie’s sincere love of singing with her local church choir, University College Choir and The
Duhallow Choral Society.
Annmarie was honoured to be asked to sing Ámhrán na bhFiann in Croke Park for an All-Ireland football semi final in
August 2013.
Annmarie’s fifth album “The Joys of my Heart” introduces us to a new dimension in that the excellent title track is
composed by the splendidly creative Annmarie herself. Such is the esteem in which Annmarie is held that she is an
Official Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann adjudicator. Annmarie was announced as lead singer of renowned “Celtic Feet”
and now tours throughout Europe with the theatrical extravaganza along with touring worldwide with her own band in
solo concerts.
Westgate Foundation
Social Services and Community Care
“…providing for the social, emotional, physical & creational needs of older people”
Westgate Foundation provides a wide range of services to older people living in Ballincollig and its environs
including Ovens, Dripsey, Coachford and Blarney. Services include:
• Daycare Service • Transport Service • Active Retirement Club
• Sheltered Housing • Meals on Wheels • Social Evenings • Recreational Activities •
Holidays & Day Trips • Education • Community Counselling • North/South Cross
Community • Volunteer Programme • Community Employment Project
West Village, Ballincollig, Co. Cork.
Tel: (021) 4873648 Fax: (021) 4878118 Email: <email>