Last night, a cover featuring 41 Irish female artists covering The Cranberries’ ‘Dreams’ to raise support for the charity Safe Ireland which helps and children living in crisis.
There has been a 25% rise in domestic violence calls to An Garda Síochana reported in Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The track was the brainchild of RuthAnne who said, “There are so many amazing trailblazers and emerging female artists and musicians in Ireland. In what sometimes seems like a male dominated industry in this country, we feel like it’s important to inspire the young girls of today by showcasing all of the incredible women in Irish music. More importantly, we wanted to come together as the Irish Women in Harmony to raise awareness and funds for a charity close to all of our hearts, Safe Ireland, who support domestic abuse victims and survivors. During lockdown the rates of reported abuse have risen by a frightening 25% and we want to help in whatever way we can. We are covering an iconic song, “Dreams” by The Cranberries. Dolores was an influence and inspiration to all of us so we wanted to pay homage to her. Having all of us coming together, women supporting women is exactly what’s needed and we hope this movement spreads far and wide and inspires others.”
Watch the group dubbed Irish Women In Harmony sing the track and see the full list of collaborators below and donate:
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Collaborators
Ailbhe Reddy
Aimée
Áine Cahill
Allie Sherlock
Caroline Corr
Elaine Mai
Emma Langford
Erica Cody
Eve Belle
Faye O’Rourke
Fia Moon
Imelda May
Laoise
Lilla Vargen
Lisa Hannigan
Loah
Lyra
Melina Malone
Moya Brennan
Niamh Farrell
Orla Gartland
Pillow Queens
Roe
Róisín O
Ruthanne
Saint Sister
Sibéal
Soulé
Stephanie Rainey
Tolu Makay
Una Healy
Wyvern Lingo
Musicians
Aoife Dennedy
Louize Carroll
Lucia McPartlin
Maria O’connor
Maria Ryan
Sarah Lynch
Theodora Byrne
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