Enya, the famously private Irish singer whose ethereal music has captivated millions, was seen in public for the first time in nearly a decade. The 64-year-old artist attended a family wedding in Donegal in May 2025 — her first public appearance since 2017. Witnesses described her as serene and radiant, wearing a flowing deep green outfit reminiscent of the natural beauty that often inspires her music.
Rising to global prominence with her 1988 album Watermark and the hit single “Orinoco Flow,” Enya redefined contemporary Celtic music with her layered harmonies and otherworldly soundscapes. Over the years, she sold more than 75 million albums, earning multiple Grammys and inspiring a generation of musicians while maintaining an unparalleled aura of mystique.
Despite immense fame, Enya has long preferred solitude, living quietly in her Dublin castle and rarely granting interviews. Her last album, Dark Sky Island (2015), marked her most recent musical release — a project that left fans wondering if she would ever record again.
Her reemergence has sparked gentle speculation about whether a new creative era could be on the horizon. Yet, true to her nature, Enya has offered no comment — allowing her silence, as always, to speak with the same grace and mystery as her music.