Kingfishr are an Irish indie folk trio whose rise from the Limerick college scene to the top of the Irish charts has made them one of the most talked-about new bands in Ireland. Built around close harmonies, banjo-led arrangements and songs rooted in place and community, the band found a national audience with their breakthrough single "Killeagh" and have since become a Killeagh phenomenon, with a chart-topping debut album and a second album already announced.
Kingfishr Biography Facts
Members: Eddie Keogh (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Eoghan "McGoo" McGrath (banjo, mandolin, backing vocals), Eoin "Fitz" Fitzgibbon (guitar, backing vocals)
Formed: formed by Limerick students; the formation year is unconfirmed
Origin: formed by Limerick students in the Limerick college scene
Genre: Indie folk
Labels: B-Unique/Atlantic
Early Days
Kingfishr met while studying engineering at the University of Limerick. The band name comes from Keogh's family dog, not the bird. Their debut single, "Flowers-Fire", arrived on 29 April 2022, followed by their debut EP, "Shadow", in early 2024 and the live album "Live from Dublin" in mid-2024. For another Irish artist profile, read the Hozier biography.
Killeagh and the Breakthrough
"Killeagh", released as a single on 28 March 2025, was written in about 20 minutes for Killeagh GAA, the East Cork hurling club. The song first reached Irish No. 1 in May 2025 and went on to spend a combined 17 weeks at No. 1, including the Christmas No. 1. It was also reported as IRMA's most-streamed song of 2025 in Ireland.
Halcyon and Beyond
The band's debut album, "Halcyon", was released on 22 August 2025 through B-Unique/Atlantic. It reached Irish Albums No. 1 and UK Albums No. 7. The album was recorded around a family dairy farm kitchen in Tipperary, with producers David Anthony Curley and Patrick O'Donnell. Their second Irish No. 1 single in 2026 was "The Sun Will Never Settle"; read the The Sun Will Never Settle lyrics by Kingfishr. Their second album, "Weight of the Feather", was announced on November 4, 2026 and is out on April 9, 2027 via B-Unique/Atlantic. It was recorded at Angelic Studios in Oxfordshire and Snap Studios in London, and produced alongside James Flannigan. AntiMusic notes the album was written during "a seismic period of transition" amid bandmate Fitz's hiatus; this is attribution only and no further detail about the hiatus is given here. The band's 2026 shows wrap in Utrecht on December 7, according to antiMusic. Support slots previously included Dermot Kennedy and Bruce Springsteen. A Galway piece reported 70 million+ streams and 50,000+ tickets; those figures are reported claims, not stated here as fact. For another contemporary band profile, see the The Snuts biography.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official acoustic video for "Killeagh" below.
For another band profile, read the Glasvegas biography.
FAQs
Who are the members of Kingfishr?
Kingfishr are Eddie Keogh on lead vocals, guitar and harmonica, Eoghan "McGoo" McGrath on banjo, mandolin and backing vocals, and Eoin "Fitz" Fitzgibbon on guitar and backing vocals.
What is Killeagh about?
"Killeagh" is a song written for Killeagh GAA, the East Cork hurling club, celebrating the club and its community in a short, anthemic folk track.
What does the name Kingfishr mean?
The name comes from Keogh's family dog, rather than the kingfisher bird, giving the band a personal name with a story behind it.
When is the second album out?
"Weight of the Feather" is out on April 9, 2027, following its announcement on November 4, 2026.
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