Imelda May
Imelda May is a celebrated Irish singer-songwriter known for her distinctive blend of rockabilly, blues, and folk music. Born in Dublin, she has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase for her powerful vocals and charismatic performances. She has released several albums, earning numerous awards, and is recognized for her contributions to the Irish music scene.
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Recent news mentions
Imelda May joined Glen Hansard for a Christmas charity busk.
‘Funny as it sounds with all the success, the money is not something that you just have’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-02
Imelda May visits almost 20 venues for what she pitches as an intimate evening of pared-back music, poetry and storytelling.
Hot Press’s 50th birthday gig, Dorothy Cross and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-30
Imelda May performed a rendition of Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) with Bono.
Bono joins annual Christmas Eve busking session in Dublin city centre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24
Imelda May is Clodagh McKenna's best friend who introduced her to music sessions in London.
‘I don’t have the budget for caterers – I’m not in that league’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Imelda May is mentioned as a singer who performs on her parents' doorstep in Dublin.
The Liberties is the last bastion of real Dublin. We should never let it be gentrified – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03Imelda May is noted as a more recent Irish emigrant to London, capturing the nostalgia of MacGowan’s song in her own work.
Rainy Night in Soho lives on, almost 40 years after its release – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25
Imelda May is an alumna of St Brigid’s Primary School, which has a proud history of running a children’s choir.
How large-scale choirs are building children’s confidence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
