Tastemaker
‘What’s my motto for life? It’s all only a game!’ – Caitríona O’Leary
Ahead of her performance at Smock Alley Theatre, the singer reveals her favourite achievement to date, her idea of happiness and what she wishes she could be better at
Every Saturday during the pandemic lockdowns, Caitríona O’Leary dressed up in a period outfit and live-streamed performances of medieval and traditional Irish songs from her room. “I wanted to find music to be happy about and a reason to celebrate,” she says. Now she is focusing on a much more modern musical period: the 1980s. The Donegal singer is preparing to sing the greatest hits of superstar Kate Bush, with a twist. The songs have ...
