Maria McCool (born 23 May 1974) (Irish: Maria Nic Cumhaill) is an Irish singer from Gweedore, County Donegal. She is well known for performing old Irish songs in her native Irish and in English. Her albums include "Ailleog" and "Doagh", which she covered such songs as Ar Éirinn Ní Neosfainn Cé Hí and Song For Ireland. She has received numerous awards at Celticfestivals in Ireland and the UK. In 2007, Maria is currently married and works as a national school teacher in Dunshaughlin in County Meath.