The Wilcollane Singers

The Wilcollane Singers is a female voice choir formed in January 1989 under the direction of Anne Dunphy. Since its foundation the choir has undertaken numerous performances and has distinguished itself at most of the major choral festivals and competitions throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe. In Ireland they have successfully competed in the Cork International Choral Festival, Limerick Church Music Festival, AIMS Choral Festival New Ross, Kenmare Choral Festival and most recently the City of Derry International Choir Festival in October 2024. The choir has travelled to The Llandudno North Wales Choral Festival and International Choral Festivals in Jersey, Prague and Verona where, in April 2009 they were awarded 1st prize and a gold medal in the Female voice compulsory competition. In March 2011, the choir visited Boston to join the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and performed at concerts and a Federal Court event hosted by the Consul General. In November 2019 they participated in the Choral International Advent Singing Festival in Vienna and really enjoyed performing at the Christmas markets there. The choir makes regular concert appearances and has performed in many concerts for various charities with the Cork Garda Choir. Most recently the choir was invited to sing at the Cork International Choral Festival launch in April 2025.
The choir is conducted by Anne Dunphy and accompanied by Niamh Quigley.