The first lady of Celtic music

By Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (68858)

Centralia, Washington

April 17, 2026 3:51pm CST

Moya Brennan, the founder of Clannad. Her funeral was held today. I just saw a video clip of her harp being carried into Saint Patrick's church in Ireland. Enya is more of a known name to the world. Enya is her sister. Moya's voice was angelic, her ability to sing and honor Gaelic mesmerizing. I am grateful that you tube carries her legacy to people like me.

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ultraman cosmos

@id_peace (17037)

• Singapore

18 Apr

I only know Enya. I love her "Only Time" I didn't know she had a sister.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (68858)

• Centralia, Washington

18 Apr

@id_peace Enya's family were part of a musical band called Clannad.

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ultraman cosmos

@id_peace (17037)

• Singapore

18 Apr

@sallypup Oh thank you for letting me know

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@xFiacre (14645)

• Ireland

18 Apr

@sallypup I was up at Leo’s tavern last week, the place where she and Enya started singing. Little did I know she was at her end.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (68858)

• Centralia, Washington

18 Apr

@xFiacre That's great that you were able to go to that tavern. Great opportunity! I'm envious. It's very sad that Moya's ethereal voice is gone.

@AmbiePam (118322)

• United States

18 Apr

I feel for Enya, who must miss her terribly.

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luisadannointed

@luisadannointed (10869)

• Philippines

18 Apr

I know Enya, and I hope her whole family is getting better and being comforted.

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@DianneN (254496)

• United States

20 Apr

I didn’t realize she passed away. So sorry to hear this.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (322955)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

18 Apr

I didn't know her, but I'm sorry for her passing.

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@RasmaSandra (96703)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

17 Apr

I always have enjoyed this kind of music but did not know about this singer, Thanks you for sharing,

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@JudyEv (378656)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Apr

Enya was better known I guess, at least to the outside world.

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