Based in Donegal, Rosie Carney emerged in 2018 as one of the country’s most reflective and thoughtful lyricists and musicians. Her music has that earthy closeness associated with much of contemporary folk music, subtle ambiences hung over the warmth of an acoustic guitar. Yet Carney’s vocals have an antique quality, as if coming out of an era long past. Her collaborative single with Lisa Hannigan, ‘Thousand’ was and remains a breathtaking listen and a lesson in modern folk songcraft.