From the Bogside to millions of views
Listen to Aoife Duignan’s viral new release “The Winning Dream”
A former All-Ireland finalist and Teenstar Ireland Senior Champion, Aoife has developed a strong reputation for powerful live performances and authentic vocal delivery.
In 2024, she released her debut single “Arigna”, launched at the Arigna Mining Experience and reaching No. 2 on the Irish Video Charts. The single received regional press coverage celebrating its tribute to Arigna’s coal-mining heritage. Aoife holds a QQI Level 5 in Traditional Irish Music (2022–2024) and has performed extensively across the region, including as a resident singer in Carrick-on-Shannon and selling out two nights at The Dock Arts Centre in 2025. In 2026, she presented “Aoife Duignan & Friends” in Keadue, featuring special guest artists including Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan.
Past Shows
Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo
23 October 2026
The Devil’s in the Dance Hall, Elphin
11 October 2026
The O’Carolan Centre, Keadue
14 February 2026
The Dock, Carrick on Shannon
10, 11 October 2025
Shortlisted & Televised Contestant – The Voice Kids UK (2016)
3rd Place – Teenstar Ireland All-Ireland Final (2017)
Winner – O’Carolan Harp Festival Ballad Competition (2017)
Teenstar Ireland All-Ireland Senior Champion (2018)
Ros FM Talent Contest Winner (2019)
QQI Level 5 – Traditional Irish Music, Drumshanbo College of Further Education (2022–2024)
Debut Single 'Arigna' – No. 2 Irish Video Charts (2024)
Featured Performer & Interviewee – The Irish Arts Show (2024)
Resident Singer – Carrick-on-Shannon (2024–2025)
Sold Out – Two Nights at The Dock Arts Centre (October 2025)
Performed to Capacity Crowd - At The O’Carolan Centre, St Ronan’s Hall, Keadue (February 2026)
Guest Performer – The Devil’s in the Dancehall with Edwina Guckian & The Gralton Big Band, Drumshanbo (2026)
Over 5 million views Across Music Videos on TikTok and Facebook
Achievements
Music
Aoife Duignan is a traditional and contemporary Irish singer, whose music is rooted in storytelling, heritage and place.
Arigna
The daughter of a coal-miner, her debut single 'Arigna' is about the lives of the miners who worked in the mines and lived in her hometown.