Irish singer Enya paid tribute to her "beloved sister and close friend" Moya Brennan who passed away earlier this week.
The singer who died surrounded by her family, recorded over 30 albums in her time, selling million of records world wide. She also won both Grammy and BAFTA awards during her stellar career in music. She was also behind the band, Clannad, which went on to redefine Irish folk music on an international level, following their formation in 1970.
On Friday, Moya Brennan was laid to rest following a ceremony at St Patrick's Church in Meenaweal, Crolly, where her sister Enya was spotted, who is rarely pictured in the public eye. In the photos, Enya was seen in black, standing by a stone wall as her sister's coffin was carried inside the church. The coffin was made from wicker.
Earlier this week, Enya did release a statement regarding her sister on X.
It is with a deep and terrible sadness that I must announce the death of my beloved sister, Máire.
Not only was she my sister, she was a dear and close friend. I would ask for privacy at the time.
Enya— Enya (@official_enya) April 14, 2026
"It is with a deep and terrible sadness that I must announce the death of my beloved sister, Máire", Enya wrote. "Not only was she my sister, she was a dear and close friend. I would ask for privacy at the time".
The service itself saw country music star Daniel O'Donnell and his wife Majella sing a hymn. The service was also attended by U2 bandmembers, Bono, The Edge and Larry Mullen, as well as folk singer, Mairead Ní Mhaonaigh.
Several moments from the beautiful organised service stood out, including Moya's track, Perfect Time, as well as her harp being presented to the altar, along with the lanyard from her final live show.
Moya Brennan performed the track for Pope John Paul II and an audience of over 2 million people, with the priest joking: "And I thought this was a big gig I had here today".
"Touring was a major part of her life, from the 70s, mum shared her songs and voice with every corner of the earth", Aisling said of her mother's love for touring.
Elsewhere, the priest spoke about how "These past few days grace and grief stood side by side, and in fact they embraced and danced to the beautiful music as memories were shared through tears of sadness, sorrow, joy, and gratitude".
He also added that "when Moya died, music itself stood still in reverence’ and that she was a woman of ‘music, melody and motherhood".
