A collective of Irish female artist have collaborated on a cover of the Cranberries classic ‘Dreams’ to help raise funds for Safe Ireland, helping women and children living in crisis.
Released this evening, the Irish Women In Harmony version of ‘Dreams’ features performances from:
Collaborators
AILBHE REDDY
AIMÉE
ÁINE CAHILL
ALLIE SHERLOCK
CAROLINE CORR
ELAINE MAI
EMMA LANGFORD
ERICA CODY
EVE BELLE
FAYE O’ROURKE
FIA MOON
IMELDA MAY
LAOISE
LILLA VARGEN
LISA HANNIGAN
LOAH
LYRA
MELINA MALONE
MOYA BRENNAN
NIAMH FARRELL
ORLA GARTLAND
PILLOW QUEENS
ROE
RÓISÍN O
RUTHANNE
SAINT SISTER
SIBÉAL
SOULÉ
STEPHANIE RAINEY
TOLU MAKAY
UNA HEALY
WYVERN LINGO
Musicians
AOIFE DENNEDY
LOUIZE CARROLL
LUCIA MCPARTLIN
MARIA O’CONNOR
MARIA RYAN
SARAH LYNCH
THEODORA BYRNE
The cover will help raise funds for Safe Ireland, a national social change agency working to end domestic abuse and coercive control in Ireland. They collaborate in their work with 39 specialist frontline domestic violence (DV) services throughout Ireland, who are Members of Safe Ireland. Together, they support the development and provision of critical lifelines to an average of 13,500 women and children every year.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a 25% rise in domestic violence calls to An Garda Síochana reported in Ireland.
Grammy nominated songwriter RuthAnne, came up with the initiative, states “There are so many amazing trailblazers and emerging female artists and musicians in Ireland. In what sometimes seems like a male dominated industry in this country, we feel like it’s important to inspire the young girls of today by showcasing all of the incredible women in Irish music. More importantly, we wanted to come together as the Irish Women in Harmony to raise awareness and funds for a charity close to all of our hearts, Safe Ireland, who support domestic abuse victims and survivors. During lockdown the rates of reported abuse have risen by a frightening 25% and we want to help in whatever way we can. We are covering an iconic song, “Dreams” by The Cranberries. Dolores was an influence and inspiration to all of us so we wanted to pay homage to her. Having all of us coming together, women supporting women is exactly what’s needed and we hope this movement spreads far and wide and inspires others.”
Donate to Safe Ireland here – https://www.safeireland.ie/get-involved/how-to-fundraise-and-donate/#donatenow. To donate €4 now text SAFE to 50300
100% of your donation goes to SAFE Ireland across most network operators. Some operators apply VAT which means that a minimum of €3.25 will go to SAFE Ireland. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline: 0766805278.
Irish Women In Harmony’s cover of ‘Dreams’ is out now on all platforms via this link.
The more help and support for those suffering domestic violence the better. It’s possible to rebuild your life. Thank you to all the women singing and playing here!