CELTIC THUNDER SOLOIST

Colm Keegan, a native of Dublin, Ireland, is an accomplished vocalist whose formative years included vocal studies under Ken Shellard. As a student, he received several notable awards at the Dublin Feis Ceoil singing competition. He served as lead soloist for the Palestrina Choir, directed by Ite O’Donovan, performing regularly at Dublin’s National Concert Hall and internationally renowned venues such as the Pro-Cathedral in Dublin, St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, and St Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Mr. Keegan further developed his choral experience with the Piccolo Lasso Choir and Habermas Chamber Choir, contributing to numerous recordings and tours across Europe. His solo performances have been featured in Spain, Ireland, and the Czech Republic. Demonstrating versatility, he has also performed in musical theatre, including roles such as Sky Masterson in “Guys and Dolls” and appearances in Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance.”

He was awarded a music scholarship and graduated with honors in Music and Irish from University College Dublin in 2011. During his time at UCD, he joined the choir of Celtic Woman for the “Songs From The Heart” production, collaborating on their CD and DVD Public Television special and participating in international tours. Additionally, Mr. Keegan performed alongside PBS favorites “The Priests” at Dublin’s O2 Arena and with Irish tenor Peter Corry at The Helix.

Beyond his musical pursuits, Mr. Keegan is actively involved in sports, including rugby, Gaelic football, and hurling, and has represented Leinster at junior levels while also completing several triathlons. His dedication to social responsibility is demonstrated through his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, constructing homes in Ghana and Zambia.

Since 2011, Mr. Keegan has concentrated on songwriting and expanding his musical repertoire, drawing influence from Choral, Irish, Pop, and Folk genres. In May 2011, he joined Celtic Thunder, debuting at Harrah’s Resort and Casino in Atlantic City and subsequently touring extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Mr. Keegan currently resides in Glasgow with his wife, Laura Durrant, a former cellist with Celtic Thunder.