
Thomas McCarthy
Thomas is a traditional Irish singer from a Traveller family in Birr, Co. Offaly, known for his powerful unaccompanied style and deep connection to oral tradition. He inherited a vast repertoire of songs from his family and has worked to preserve Traveller culture through music and storytelling. A recipient of TG4’s Traditional Singer of the Year award, Thomas is widely recognised for his unique voice and dedication to passing on a rich and rare singing tradition.