Deirdre McKay
IrelandartistFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Deirdre McKay is a composer involved in the Magdalene Songs project, known for her sensitive and respectful approach to setting the testimonies of survivors to music, including her notable piece, 'Litany to the Magdalene Dead.'
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Deirdre McKay was commissioned to write another song for the upcoming performance at the festival.
‘The oral histories are harrowing. You read one and then need a break for a few days’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-06-24
Ireland· 2026-06-24
