A nice surprise for Marlene Enright to be recognised for doing what she loves

Cork singer Marlene Enright is one of the nominees for the Choice Music Prize. It’s an unexpected reward for her hard work in the music business, writes Ellie O’Byrne

THE Cork singer-songwriter is nestled in a small coffee shop close to her home. “No, seriously, I don’t think I’d be comfortable without it for any length of time,” says Marlene Enright. “I just need to be able to tinkle away for a while.”