Niamh O'Brien

Niamh O’Brien is a harp player, composer, sound artist and singer from Co. Limerick. She has performed in Ireland, Europe, and America as a solo artist, and with traditional groups such as The Chieftains, AnTara and Hoodman Blind. Since 2017 she has been active in audio and radio, working as a recordist, editor and producer on podcast and documentary projects. She was awarded a PhD by the University of Limerick in 2024 for her research in the field of sonic arts and deep mapping. Her current compositional practice combines traditional, folk and electronic music, with voices, interview materials and field recordings. Her debut solo album will be released on the Farpoint Recordings label in Spring 2026.