Offaly singer to compete on hit TV show in bid to become Ireland's next country music star

Offaly singer Megan O’Hara will make her bid to become Ireland’s next country music star when she appears on season 22 of TG4's long-running hit show, Glór Tíre.

Megan, who is from Tubber will be representing the Faithful County as she is set to perform during the second episode of the popular show on Tuesday, February 2 at 9.30pm.

She will perform ‘Let Him Go, Let Him Tarry’ which was popularised in Ireland by Cliona Hagen and she will also duet with her series mentor, Michael English on ‘The Last Thing On My Mind’ which is best known from the Daniel O’Donnell and Mary Duff version.

Megan will be one of eight contestants on the new season of Glór Tíre battling it out for the coveted title of Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion 2026.

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The rising star says the opportunity to appear on the show is a massive step in her music career, She commented: "I'm absolutely delighted to be here, it’s fantastic. Glór Tíre is a great platform for new, upcoming Country singers who want to get their face out there, who want to get their music out there, and get experience and knowledge.”

Each contestant will be mentored by a leading figure in Country and Irish music, with Megan having renowned singer Michael English guiding her through the series.

Speaking on the partnership, she explained: "I couldn't ask for better. Michael is absolutely brilliant. He has given me loads of advice, told me to just be myself, make sure I'm owning the stage and doing my thing. He has confidence in me, and that's all I could ask for."

The Tubber native comes from a musical family and also has a band with her mother, The Band Sí.

Music has always been a a massive part of her life from an early age. She reflected: “I've been singing all my life. My mum, who is a singer, remembers when I was about two or three and she was singing at a pub gig, I went up, took the microphone off her and started singing myself, I think I’ve always yearned for the stage."

Megan says that she has been preparing for an opportunity like Glór Tíre ever since that impromptu stage appearance as a toddler. She assured: "The nerves are gone now. I don't have time to be nervous anymore. I grew up with Country Music. It's in the blood.”

Viewers can tune in to see how Megan fares in the much-anticipated return of the talent competition as the search for Ireland's newest country and western music star kicks off. 

The new season of Glór Tíre is set to air from Tuesday, January 27, at 9.30pm with episodes broadcasted weekly.