Moya Brennan Irish folk singer dead at age 73

Moya Brennan, the Irish folk singer of Clannad, died on April 13, 2026.

Born Máire Philomena Ní Bhraonáin on August 4, 1952, she began performing professionally in 1970 when her family formed Clannad. Brennan released her first solo album, Máire, in 1992.

She received a Grammy Award from five nominations and won an Emmy Award. She also recorded music for film soundtracks including Titanic, To End All Wars and King Arthur.

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. She received a Grammy Award from five nominations and won an Emmy Award. She recorded music for several soundtracks, including Titanic, To End All Wars and King Arthur.