Conor O’Brien is simply one of Ireland’s best songwriters and under the name Villagers has delivered a number of critically acclaimed albums.
His celebrated work blends folk, pop, and rock with lyrical depth and emotional resonance that has seen Villagers win Ireland’s Choice Music Prize and earn him several Mercury Prize nominations.
Conor O Brien’s skill as a songwriter has earned him praise from Paul Weller, Elvis Costello and Damon Albarn and has seen him receive two Ivor Novello Awards.