Through her music, Maire has touched the lives of countless people both as a member of Clannad and through her solo works. Her labor of love earned her a Grammy Award in 1999 as a member of Clannad and a Grammy nomination in 2001 for her solo work. Maire's music has allowed her the opportunity to work with many notable singers, such as U2 vocalist Bono and her famous sister, Enya. Throughout her musical career, Maire has been driven by love. However, the love that drives her is for Jesus Christ, her music, and Ireland, not the desire for perfection and fame.
Many people mistakenly think that's what it is to make music or to make it big.
Although Maire grew up in a tranquil setting, her life wasn't problem free. In her early 20's, Maire developed a drinking problem. It was through her struggle with alcohol that she learned an extremely valuable lesson in life. You have to really be happy inside with yourself. Eventually you'll realize that the material world doesn't satisfy you completely.