She started singing at the age of 29 and in March 1985 she released her
debut album, "Tired And Emotional" which went on to sell over 100,000
copies. Her second album, "Under the Influence", was released in 1987.
She has subsequently released 8 other albums namely "After the Fall",
"Mary Coughlan Sings Billie Holiday", "Long Honeymoon", "Red Blues",
"Uncertain Pleasures", "Sentimental Killer", "Love For Sale" and "Live
In Galway".