West Cork singer Effie Neill aiming to win Glór Tíre final

CORK singer Effie Neill is set to perform in the Grand Final of TG4’s Glór Tíre, with the “whole of Munster” behind her.

The 21-year-old from Beara is no stranger to a prized accolade, having won the ‘Hottest Act In Irish Country Music’ at the Hot Country TV Awards earlier this month, as well as winning at the Cowboys and Heroes singing competition last summer.

Ms Neill also achieved a number one single last year with her song Country Is The Best.

Hungry

Speaking on the upcoming final, Ms Neill said: “I’m ready for this. I’m hungry for it. There’s nothing more at the moment I want.

“The whole of Munster is behind me.

“That’s the feel and the feedback I’m getting, so hopefully it continues.

“It’s opened new doors to me,” she added. “Being mentored by Michael English and meeting people I wouldn’t have met if I wasn’t on Glór Tíre.

“No matter what happens, I want to keep the pedal to the floor and keep going. People remember you from the show, so you’ll always get support, whether you win it or don’t,” she concluded.

The Glór Tíre Grand Final will air on TG4 on Tuesday, April 23 at 9.30pm and will be presented by Aoife Ní Thuairisg.