Sinéad Madden

Sinéad Madden (born in County Galway, Ireland) is an Irish singer-songwriter and fiddle player, best known as a member of the Moya Brennan band. She also teaches at Waltons New School of Music in Dublin.

Early life Sinéad Madden was born in County Galway, but moved to County Mayo aged 6. At the age of 7 she began playing traditional fiddle. As a young adult, Madden went on to study both classical piano and violin while performing at sessions in local pubs.

Introduction to professional music Sinéad moved to Dublin in 1994 to experience college life and the rock scene in the city at the time. It was in that year that she met Ewan Cowley who had worked with Clannad and Moya Brennan. In the summer of 1998, Madden met Moya through Cowley and has been a member of her live band since. Madden has also performed alongside The Drifters frontman Ben E. King, Peter Baxter and is also a member of Irish-Australian band Tyrella. Sinead also played live with Def Leppard in 2012.

Discography

Solo albums 2009 – Honey Promises

Moya Brennan 2003 – Two Horizons 2005 – Óró - A Live Session 2005 – An Irish Christmas 2006 – Signature 2007 – Signature Special Tour Edition 2008 – Heart Strings