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
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.