Niall's illustrious journey in the world of music began with his studies in piano and composition at the prestigious Royal Irish Academy of Music. His talent and dedication were soon recognized, as he took home the first prize at the 1992 Dublin film festival's Music awards, a prestigious honor chaired by renowned English composer and critic Michael Nyman.
Since then, Niall has established himself as a sought-after composer, creating music for a wide range of projects, including feature films, animation, and critically acclaimed British television drama series such as 'The Widower', 'Cilla', and 'Little Boy Blue'. His work has garnered numerous awards and nominations, including accolades from the Irish Arts council, which featured a series of seminars on film music by the legendary Ennio Morricone at the Chigiana Music school in Sienna.
Niall's impressive list of achievements also includes several IFTA (Irish Film & Television Awards) nominations and a well-deserved win for his score to the BBC film 'Loving Miss Hatto', starring the talented Francesca Annis and Alfred Molina.
In 2017, Niall received the esteemed Venus award at the Badalona Film Festival in Barcelona for his captivating score to the animated film 'The Lost Letter', narrated by the esteemed Kate Winslet. Furthermore, his score for the 26-part animation series 'Peek Zoo' earned a nomination for Best Score at the Irish Animation Awards in 2019, solidifying his position as a leading composer in the industry.
