Lyra: a star is born

Last year, Cork pop singer Lyra experienced a brand new emotion: overwhelming heartbreak. “It was the first time I sat down and wrote a ballad. I suddenly understood how Adele could do it,” says Lyra, her accent still carrying a distinctive lilt after nearly five years in London.

“It’s crazy how much going through a really big break-up influences your songwriting. You hear people saying it. And then it happens to you. And you understand that it’s a massive thing.”