Kieran is a freelance drummer, percussionist, timpanist & Irish Music specialist from Enniskillen, Co.Fermanagh. Renowned for his versatility, he prides himself on his ability to interchange seamlessly through various styles, genres & ensembles.

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As a member of the Grammy nominated, PBS Special featured show ‘Celtic Woman’. He has completed multiple USA tours, as well as the South American leg in August 2019. European tours have followed with the release of their critically acclaimed albums Postcards from Ireland & The Magic of Christmas. Post Covid, in 2023, Kieran joined the grammy winning group 'Clannad' for their Farewell tour in the sold out 3Arena Dublin and is now the drummer for the Chloë Agnew Band. Other international acts include the incredible bluegrass fusion group, JigJam.

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As one of the worlds leading exponents of the Bodhrán, his solo film credits include, Academy Award winning composer John Powell’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ soundtrack as well as Thomas Newman's 'Victoria & Abdul' recorded at Abbey Road studios in 2017. Also booked for ‘The Hobbit: Battle of the five armies’, he was back in Abbey Road in October 2018, again working for John Powell on his ‘How To Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World’ film score. Live recordings include "Lost: In Concert" with composer Michael Giacchino.

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Educated at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, London, he is very active on the both the Irish & UK orchestral scene, working regularly with English National Opera and the Philharmonia Orchestra. Other orchestral engagements include the Ulster Orchestra (Guest Principal Timpani & Percussion), RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra (Guest Principal Timpani), RTÉ Concert Orchestra (Percussion & Drum Kit) and the Royal Northern Sinfonia.

 

Also having worked as Guest Principal with NI Opera and the Belfast Ensemble, he has worked with conductors including, Esa Pekka Salonen, Mark Wigglesworth, Martyn Brabbins, Daniele Rustioni, Rafael Payare, Garry Walker & Paul Daniel. 

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2018 saw him make his West End debut, deputising on the musical 'Chess' at the London Coliseum, as well as the percussion & drum chair on ‘Bridges of Madison County’ (2019) & 'The Boyfriend' (2019/20) at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London, 2019. 

 

Other deputy engagements include the legendary, Stockton's Wing, Ralph Mctell, Four Men & A Dog, Goitse and the Tara Breen Band, 

 

He is an avid sports fan with a great passion for writing, and is incredibly proud to be a Protection Racket Artist, Vater Percussion Artist and a Metloef Bodhrán endorsee.

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