Eleanor Shanley

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Galway to Graceland (Eleanor Shanley)

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A Couple More Years: Ronnie Drew/Eleanor Shanley (Lyrics)

(From their duet album of the same name, released in 2000. This song was written by Shel Silverstein and originally had been recorded by Willie Nelson.) I've got a couple more years on you, baby,that's all. I've had...

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Restless Farewell / The Parting Glass - Eleanor Shanley & Ronnie Drew

Eleanor and Ronnies voices combine perfectly for this great song which was written by Bob Dylan

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Eleanor Shanley and John McCartin, Is Mise Raifteirí, Leitrim. Geantrai Irish Guitar DADGAD

Eleanor Shanley Accompanied by John McCartin Irish Guitar DADGAD

Eleanor Shanley Biography

One of Irelands foremost singers, Eleanor Shanley, from Keshcarrigan in County Leitrim in the North West of Ireland, is renowned for her unique interpretation of Irish and Roots songs. She has been at the top of her profession since her first appearance as the singer with traditional group De Danann, and subsequently with the inimitable Ronnie Drew. She has also toured with Christy Moore and Sharon Shannon and as a soloist both in Ireland and abroad, where she is much in demand at top music festivals.

Eleanor has recorded with Ronnie Drew, Sharon Shannon, Eddi Reader, Tommy Fleming, Desmond O'Halloran, Dolores Keane, Christy Hennessy, The Dubliners and many others. Her current collaborators are Frankie Lane and Paul Kelly with whom she has performed since 2002.

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