Brianna McGeehan Unveils New Single ‘Cliffs of Donegal’

In her new single Cliffs of Donegal, Brianna McGeehan turns personal loss into luminous art.

Known for her heartfelt writing and her Irish heritage-infused sound, McGeehan has long been a storyteller of uncommon grace. Here, she reaches a new peak, bridging the worlds of poetry and song in a piece that feels both intimate and universal.

The single is dedicated to McGeehan’s late aunt, whose own artistry inspired the work. Drawing from the poem Pictured Rocks, McGeehan creates a dialogue across time, weaving her own music into the thread of her aunt’s words. This interplay gives the track its unique resonance—it feels like a continuation of a story that refuses to end.

Musically, the song honors that spirit with restraint and richness. Acoustic guitar anchors the track, while her voice rises with quiet conviction, unhurried but purposeful. Each verse lands with the weight of lived experience, and the melody wraps around it like a warm embrace.

As the song unfolds, subtle layers build into something greater. By the time the fiddle enters in the closing passage, the track has transformed from elegy to celebration. The sound is unmistakably Irish, evoking the warmth of a fireside gathering or the comfort of a pub session on a stormy coast. It’s a moment that feels both communal and eternal.

Cliffs of Donegal is a reminder of McGeehan’s ability to turn personal history into shared memory. It’s a song that honors the past while offering solace in the present—a piece of music that lives not only in performance but in the hearts of its listeners. With this release, Brianna McGeehan proves once again that her artistry lies in finding the universal within the deeply personal.