Biography
Who is Eimear Quinn?
Early life and education
Eimear Quinn was born in Dublin, Ireland, on December 18, 1972. She began her musical path at a very young age by joining a choir at just four years old. When she reached fifteen, she started formal vocal training with Jody Beggan.
She pursued her education at Maynooth University, where she earned a degree in Music. During her time as a student, she developed a strong interest in early music and became a founding member of the musical ensemble Zefiro.
Eurovision success
In 1995, Eimear Quinn joined the choir Anúna and recorded two albums, Omnis and Deep Dead Blue, while touring internationally. While performing with the choir at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin during Christmas 1995, songwriter Brendan Graham heard her sing.
Graham invited her to perform his composition The Voice as Ireland's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1996. Her winning performance in Oslo brought her widespread international acclaim and launched her solo touring career across Europe, Australia, and America.
Career highlights
Following her Eurovision victory, Eimear Quinn continued to release albums and perform at prominent venues such as The Royal Albert Hall and the National Concert Hall in Dublin. Her discography includes works like Gatherings, Winter Fire and Snow, and the holiday collection O Holy Night.
She has also performed for several high-profile state occasions, including singing for Queen Elizabeth during her state visit to Ireland in 2011, performing for Pope Francis in 2019, and appearing at events for Prince Charles and Irish President Michael D Higgins. In 2020, she released her album Ériu, recorded with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.
Personal life
Eimear Quinn is married to Noel Curran, a television and radio producer who has served as Director-General of RTÉ and the EBU. The couple has two daughters together.
They divide their time between Ireland and Switzerland. Although she scaled back her recording commitments for a period after having children, she has continued to write, compose, and perform music.
Birthday and age
Eimear Quinn was born on December 18, 1972, which makes Eimear 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Eimear shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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