I am a versatile and experienced creative professional with 20+ years in the music, arts and entertainment. I lead major projects, deliver compelling performances, and drive cultural initiatives with strategic insight. I specialize in music composition, event management, social media marketing, and stakeholder engagement, and I work bilingually in English and Irish across media, translation, education, and artistic direction. I thrive on collaboration, community engagement, and developing innovative audiences through dynamic programming and storytelling.

Fiach Ó Muircheartaigh

I am a versatile and experienced creative professional with 20+ years in the music, arts and entertainment. I lead major projects, deliver compelling performances, and drive cultural initiatives with strategic insight. I specialize in music composition, event management, social media marketing, and stakeholder engagement, and I work bilingually in English and Irish across media, translation, education, and artistic direction. I thrive on collaboration, community engagement, and developing innovative audiences through dynamic programming and storytelling.

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I am a versatile and experienced creative professional with 20+ years in the music, arts and entertainment. I lead major projects, deliver compelling performances, and drive cultural initiatives with strategic insight. I specialize in music composition, event management, social media marketing, and stakeholder engagement, and I work bilingually in English and Irish across media, translation, education, and artistic direction. I thrive on collaboration, community engagement, and developing innovative audiences through dynamic programming and storytelling.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Irish
Fluent

Work Experience

Artistic Director at Carlow Live & Local Festival
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led festival branding, programming, marketing, and operations. Built and maintained official website (Squarespace). Grew the festival from a COVID initiative to a central feature of Carlow Arts Festival.
Musician & Performer
January 1, 2006 - Present
Released two albums; toured extensively in Ireland, UK, and the US. Collaborated with renowned artists and negotiated international publishing deals. Managed PR, digital content, and engagement across major platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, SoundCloud). Regular performer and media contributor (TV, radio, print).
Sales & Brand Ambassador at Hale Vaping
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Frontline representative across multiple stores, driving product awareness and sales. Handled customer issues with professionalism and product expertise.
Sales & Social Media Manager at Ceol Ireland
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Spearheaded national sales campaign reaching 370+ primary schools. Managed inventory, resolved B2B issues, and shaped product development.
Content Developer at Musicmaker Ltd
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Oversaw website development, content curation, and back-end administration.
Translator & Cultural Consultant at Translation
January 1, 2008 - Present
Irish translations for Dublin Airport Authority, Target McConnells, and music industry projects. Collaborated with top artists for Seachtain na Gaeilge CD projects. Mentor and guest judge on TG4's Busker Abú and Réalta Gaolta. Irish translation and annotation in Jan 2026 using Lexidisplay system.
Customer Support Agent at Conduit Ireland
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Delivered high-standard service in a fast-paced call centre environment for Orange UK clients.

Education

Leaving Certificate at Coláiste Chilliain, Clondalkin, Dublin
September 6, 1994 - May 31, 2000

Qualifications

Pan Celtic National Song Contest winner
January 24, 2026 - January 24, 2026
Winner of Irish National song contest for the song Dúlra Scriosta.
Nós Úr winner
June 20, 2009 - June 20, 2009
Celtic Languages Song Contest winner. Held in Eden Court, Inverness, Scotland.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other