Clíodhna McNelis
Clíodhna McNelis
Independent Actor
Bio
Full Name
Clíodhna McNelis
Email
cliodhna.mcnelis@gmail.com
Physical Info
Female 5'4'' slim build with hazel eyes, long brown hair 
Playing Ages
17 - 30 years old
Languages
High level of Irish (not fluent) and intermediate German.
Ethnicity
White
Irish Speaker
Yes
Accents
Irish-Neutral Clare/Limerick (native), Standard American, Southern American, Standard English, Northern English.
Training
Bow Street Academy 6-month part-time course 2025, The Lir Academy (Acting Level 3) 2026, Maureen Hughes Self-tape workshop 2026, Professional Master of Education (UL) 2022, Bachelor of Arts (MIC)- English and Music 2020, Vocal training with Marie Walsh 2015-Present.
Skills
Full clean driver's license. Cycling. Trained Soprano, range F3-E6 (Musical theatre belt/mix, legit and high belt up to E5, Sean-nós, Pop). 3 years of experience as a Bunratty Singer/Entertainer, includes waitressing skills. 5 years experience as a Pharmacy sales assistant. AIMS nomination ‘Best Actress’ for Eva Perón in ‘Evita’, Marian Choral Society (2024). Dance: Musical Theatre, Basic Tap, Waltz, Tango. Piano Grade 6. Basic Guitar, Ukulele and Harp. Choral Direction (Forever Plaid 2024, Closer than Ever 2022, and Edges 2017).
Counties
Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Wicklow
Dance
Ballroom, Hip Hop, Tap
Additional Performances
Musical theatre, Singer
Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Hurling, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis
Vehicle Licences
Car
Fishpond link
About me
Watch ‘Translation’ on RTÉ Player: https://www.rte.ie/player/series/fresh-screens-2026/10021055-00-0000?epguid=AI10021056-01-0005
Show Reels
Credits
| Year | Type | Role | Company | Production name | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ShortFilm | Maria | Bull Post Productions | (UPCOMING) Debs Night | Oonagh Quinn |
| 2026 | ShortFilm | Amy | Griffith College Dublin | (UPCOMING) Goin’ Back | David Corro |
| 2026 | ShortFilm | Mailí | Fresh Film/RTÉ/Screen Ireland | Translation | Emma Whelan |
| 2026 | Stage | Heidi Hole | Jilted Bride Productions | Swan Song | John Clarke |
| 2025 | Commercial | Semi-Featured | Inua | Radisson Blu Athlone | Dan |
| 2025 | FeatureFilm | Housekeeper | Hallmark and Zanzibar Films | Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Execution in E | Ali Liebert |
| 2025 | Commercial | Semi-Featured | The Coop | Winter Lights in Dublin | Al Butler |
| 2024 | Stage | Viola de Lesseps | Muse Productions | Shakespeare in Love | Ted Germaine |
| 2023 | Musical | Eva Peron | Marian Choral Society | Evita | Ronan Lardner |
| 2022 | Corporate | Entertainer/Bunratty Singer | Shannon Heritage | Knappogue Castle Banquets | Jackie Magee |
| 2021 | Street Theatre | Helena | Muse Productions | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Ted Germaine |
| 2019 | Stage | Abigail Williams | Muse Productions | The Crucible | Clare McNelis |