Eithne Ní Chatháin

Eithne Ní Chatháin (Inni-K) is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter whose music draws from her extensive background in sean-nós and traditional Irish music, even as she ventures into new musical territories.

Known for her powerful live performances and singular creative vision, Inni-K continues to evolve with each release. The Irish Times has hailed her as “one of Ireland’s most exciting artists.”

Inni-K has brought her spellbinding performances to audiences around the world, performing at venues such as Irish Arts Center (New York), Centre Culturel Irlandais (Paris), Symphony Hall (Birmingham), Cork Opera House, and the National Concert Hall (Dublin). She has also toured globally with Sadler’s Wells and Michael Keegan-Dolan’s acclaimed dance-theatre show Rian, and shared the stage with artists as varied as Toumani Diabaté, Efterklang, Lisa O’Neill, Hothouse Flowers, Sam Amidon, Martin Hayes, and Jeff Ballard.

In 2025, Inni-K serves as Traditional Artist in Residence at University College Cork (UCC), reflecting her deep connection to Ireland’s living musical traditions.

Previous artists in residence:

2023/24: Niamh Dunne

2022/23: Barry Kerr

2021/22: Caitlín Nic Gabhann

2020/21: Nollaig Casey

2019/20: Danny O’Mahony

2018/19: Jack Talty

2017/18: Colin Dunne

2016/17: Karan Casey

2015/16: Desi Wilkinson

2014/15: Niall Vallely

2013/14: Iarla Ó Lionáird