The Heathers: Oh how they’ve grown

They’re more popular than ever and writing songs for David Guetta, but it hasn’t all been plain sailing for the Macnamara sisters, writesEd Power

The Heathers: Oh how they’ve grown

ELLIE Macnamara sounds a little lost and faraway. “Anxiety is something I will always battle,” says Macnamara, one half of sister acoustic duo Heathers. “I have learned to deal with it. But every day I need to keep my focus. It never goes away.”

Heathers became an overnight sensation with their song ‘Remember When’ soundtracking a Bord Fáilte ad in 2010. Ironically, Ellie and her twin Louise were going through a tough period. The added pressure of a hit record did not help. From a certain perspective it was the worst that could happen.

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