About Claire Heffernan – Wedding Singer & Harpist in Limerick

To begin with the formal side of my training, I hold a Bachelor of Music from the Cork School of Music, graduating with First Class Honours, followed by a Masters in Music Performance, also with First Class Honours. I later completed a second Masters (Festive Arts) at the University of Limerick, finishing first in my class. These studies shaped the foundation of my career and gave me the versatility I use today across performance, planning, and creative projects.

My work has taken me from intimate ceremonies to international stages. I became one of Ireland’s most sought-after wedding soloists and was honoured to be named Ireland’s Best Wedding Musician for three consecutive years. I’ve performed for thousands of visitors at Bunratty and Knappogue Castles for over a decade, travelled to perform in Germany, Amsterdam, Vienna, Estonia, and Lisbon, and appeared on RTÉ Lyric FM, RTÉ’s Today Show, and on a project for National Geographic. One of my favourite performance experiences was playing Belle in Beauty and the Beast in 2024 – a dream come true for a lifelong Disney fan!

Between 2020 and 2023, like many musicians navigating a changed world during and after Covid, I redirected my energy into writing and releasing original music. My self-produced debut single Snow Moon reached No. 1 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts. Gemini, my second single, also reached No. 1 and was premiered by Hot Press, who called it “another stunning offering” and praised my “true flair for song-creation”. I’ve since spent a couple of years writing for a UK-based songwriting agency, contributed music to an upcoming BBC film, and released a duet with Carl Corcoran titled Forever and More, which was named RTÉ Culture’s ‘Tune of the Week’.