About
Following the striking introduction of debut single “Rotha”, McGrath continues to establish himself as one of Ireland’s most distinctive emerging voices, pairing vivid storytelling with sharp wit, emotional honesty, and a singular vocal presence. Originally from Donegal and now based in Belfast, McGrath was first discovered performing in a local…
Following the striking introduction of debut single “Rotha”, McGrath continues to establish himself as one of Ireland’s most distinctive emerging voices, pairing vivid storytelling with sharp wit, emotional honesty, and a singular vocal presence.
Originally from Donegal and now based in Belfast, McGrath was first discovered performing in a local pub, where his commanding voice and sharply observed songwriting quickly turned heads.
Singing songs about drinking stout with his father, the arrival of the horsemen of the apocalypse, and the endless turns of “Rotha Mór an tSaoil” (‘The Great Wheel of Life’), McGrath balances humour, melancholy, and poetic insight in equal measure.
His voice and sharp-witted lyricism caught the attention of George Ezra, who invited him to open for him in 2025, while a coveted slot at Dublin’s renowned Ruby Sessions further cemented his reputation as a compelling live performer. With festival appearances across Paris, Manchester and London, and more new music planned throughout 2026, McGrath is steadily building momentum as one of Ireland’s most intriguing new songwriting voices.
