Máirtín de Cógáin

Biography

Máirtín de Cógáin, a renowned playwright and actor, is a singing, dancing, and story-telling bodhrán player who captivates audiences in his native Ireland and throughout the U.S. With his infectious personality, he effortlessly commands attention from concert halls to intimate porches. Descended from a long line of storytellers and boasting two CCÉ All-Ireland’s for Storytelling, Máirtín finds joy in nothing more than sharing his tales. Catch him spinning a few yarns and you’re in for a treat.

When touring the globe with The Máirtín de Cógáin Project & The Fuchsia Band, Máirtín is also a true promoter of the Ballad. He is searching ever for those forgotten songs of old to give them new life...