Odhran Murphy

Hailing from the lush landscapes of County Armagh, Northern Ireland, Odhran Murphy’s music is steeped in the spirit of his homeland. With 25 years spent soaking in the region’s natural beauty, rich culture, and tight-knit local music scene, his artistry is a reflection of the place that raised him. Dosed in this local culture, his infatuation with music sprang as early as Primary School.

A true multi-instrumentalist, Odhran’s journey began when his mother taught him four chords on guitar. Fueled by the rise of artists like Ed Sheeran, he dove headfirst into songwriting and performance, later picking up piano and banjo along the way – all learned by ear, never by sheet music. His approach is instinctive, raw, and emotionally driven. Music followed Odhran as a child during his primary school days, nervously stepping on stage at spring concerts. While those early performances might have been rough around the edges, they sparked a lifelong love of being in front of an audience. Encouraged by a family steeped in live music, his parents and grandfather gigging on weekends, Odhran often snuck into bars just to catch a glimpse of them playing.