Sean-nós singer Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin is from an Aird Thoir, Carna, County Galway. Her father was  Michael Mháire Ghabha ó Ceannabháin  who was a renowned traditional singer and musician as was his mother before him, Máire an Ghabha The singing and music are passing through the generations. Caitríona is chair of the festival which commemorates  Michael Mhaire Ghabha. As a young girl Caitríona regularly took part in competitions and festivals. She has won prizes at the annual Oireachtas and at other competitions. She  frequently sings at festivals in Ireland and abroad and she also adjudicates at singing competitions.   She took part in the film Song of Granite about singer Joe Heaney. She is a frequent contributor to Raidió na Gaeltachta and TG4. She is very interested in country music. Caitríona has published two compact discs and has taught sean-nós singing in primary schools in Iorras Aithneach where she lives. She is a lover of Irish traditional culture and of nature, both of which lift her spirits.