Donnacha Toomey

Donnacha Toomey is a singer-songwriter and guitarist originally from County Limerick and now based in Kerry.

Donnacha has just released a new single entitled "Duty Free" which will be the opening track from his forthcoming album "Level Crossing" for release in the summer of 2012.

His debut album "Carnival of Colours" (2009) received much interest for its "judiciously crafted songs" and musicianship. It has received extensive airplay on well established RTE and BBC radio shows and received much praise on airwaves in the United States. In 2005, Toomey released "Reasons" which serves as an introduction to his acoustic guitar driven roots sound.

"Dappled jazz inflections, razor sharp melody, delightfully intricate guitar & trumpet set this collection apart from it's attention seeking peers"

THE IRISH TIMES

"Possessing about the smoothest & most pleasant voice heard for some time now Toomey is one artist going places, ghostly yet sublime"

MAVERICK MAGAZINE"

"Toomey approaches each tune with the confidence and grace of a master craftsman"

IRISH EXAMINER

"A richly honeyed voice that he applies with loving care to his judiciously crafted songs."We can't really afford to ignore talents like Toomey"

HOTPRESS

"Excellent Guitar playing skills"

IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE