Ruth Clinton
IrelandmusicianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ruth Clinton is an accomplished traditional musician and a member of the all-woman folk group Landless. As one half of the duo Poor Creature, she explores a unique blend of goth-folk music, characterized by haunting vocals and intricate instrumentals. Clinton's work is deeply influenced by her rural surroundings in Co Sligo, where she and partner Cormac MacDiarmada create music that reflects themes of melancholy and modern life.
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Ruth Clinton is an artist whose work is featured in the exhibition at Pallas Projects.
Pallas Projects 1996-2026 review – 30 years of enriching Dublin’s cultural life – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-22
Ireland· 2026-09-22
Ruth Clinton is a member of the Poor Creature musicians and an experienced traditional musician.
Poor Creature on goth folk, Kneecap’s Gaza stance and their love of Philomena Begley – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-07-12
Ireland· 2025-07-12
