Celtic Thunder Biographies

Damian McGinty

Damian has loved singing from a young age and won his first singing competition at the age of 6. Damian is in a drama society and the City of Derry Choir. He has entertained teachers and pupils alike in school with his star performances. He is also in his local church choir and has recently recorded a gospel C.D.

Keith Harkin

Keith is a talented Songwriter and excellent Guitar player as well as an amazing singer. He played at the Tavistock Festival in the UK in September ’05 and then played the Lead in BBC’s “Dha Theanga” in 2006 and also composed and recorded songs for the show.

Ryan Kelly

Ryan has performed alongside Westlife, Girls Aloud and Simply Red in the televised “Children in Need Live Charity Concert” at the Odyssey in Belfast to an audience of over 8,000.

Paul Byrom

Paul got to record the album of his dreams two years ago with a 54 piece orchestra. It was called Velvet and covered songs from the American Matinee era. Much to his delight it reached No.2 in the classical charts.

George Donaldson

George has played alongside many folk musicians and singers, including Jim McCann and others from the Dubliners and has performed at the famous Glasgow Barrowlands.

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