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Maria Doyle Kennedy on how The Commitments changed her life

November 14, 2026 · 26 min

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Singer, actor and director Maria Doyle Kennedy talks Brendan through her life and career through the prism of five songs ranging from Billie Holiday to Jeff Buckley to The Bothy Band. She also speaks about disability advocacy, life in Canada, and the enduring partnership with her husband and musical collaborator Kieran Kennedy. 

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