Clara Byrne

A socialist singer songwriter from Bray. She seeks her lyrical inspiration in the world around her and seeks solitude from that world in the music she creates.

She has been fortunate enough to support a wealth of Irish talent including most recently Altan in the Pavilion theatre, as well as Wallis Bird in The Half Moon Theatre in the Cork Opera house, Mick Pyro in Whelans, and Cathy Davey and Neil Hannon in The Workmans Club.

Her debut album "Handstitched" features talented musicians from Irish bands like Thumper, Enemies and Chief Keegan. The album was finished remotely during the first lockdown and was waiting for the right time to be released. Thanks to a successful Fundit campaign, Clara released her album July 2022 to a warm reception.
"Displays a thrilling, darker side with eloquent lyrics...warm vocals...showcasing Byrne's refined musicianship. Byrne Showcases her compelling lyrical ability…confirming her stance as a proficient up and coming songwriter.” - Indie Buddie

"A powerful vocal performance with a deftly woven darkly-lit folk...(that)has a lasting effect"
- The Last Mixtape

"Poignant reflection of the pressures and contradictions we encounter living under capitalism.”
-Get In Her Ears

Featured Radio Shows: Late Date with Fiachna O Braonain, Irish Jam, Rebel Grrls and Fully Irish among others.

A song writing graduate of BIMM Dublin, Clara has played all around Ireland and gigged extensively while living abroad in Berlin and San Francisco.
She was a semi-finalist in the Marte Live European Creative arts contest where she got to perform in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She placed 2nd in Music Capitals International Songwriter Contest.