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April 09 2008.

Eleanor recorded the Mike Scott [ Waterboys ] song " Strange Boat " together with Mike Scott of The Waterboys, Sharon Shannon, Alec Finn, Eddi Reader and Paul O'Driscoll.

www.strangeboat.org and Strange Boat, the song, will help raise awareness
of the need for organ donation, will endevour to meet the humanitarian and
personal needs of donor families and recipients as well as remembering
and celebrating the lives of all organ donors.

Entitled "Strange Boat" , this project will encompass the website and the release
of the new recording.
This website is part of a new and very imaginative projects for the benefit of all
involved in the organ donation movement and will be launched on the
RTÉ Late Late Show on Friday, 4th April 2008 and will be up and running from
that date.

Strange Boat, the single now available in all good record stores & iTunes

Strange Boat, the clip, now online ! Watch : http://www.rte.ie/tv/latelate [ April 4 2008 ]




		Website: www.strangeboat.org

	For information: info@strangeboat.org

February 21 2008.

" The Ballad of Ronnie Drew " to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society.

A host of Ireland's finest singers and musicians have produced a tribute to Ronnie Drew, one of the great voices of modern Irish music.

"The Ballad of Ronnie Drew" is by U2, Kila, The Dubliners and "A Band of Bowsies" - the Bowsies include Christy Moore, Shane MacGowan, Damien Dempsey, Andrea Corr, Sinead O'Connor and Moya Brennan.

Available in Ireland only "The Ballad of Ronnie Drew" will be released on digital download from February 22nd and a CD single will follow on February 29th.


		sources : www.u2.com

	Award winning director and ex-Frames bass player John Carney has directed the video for The Ballad of Ronnie Drew. Filmed over two days at Dublin's Windmill Lane studios in January, Carney and his team were on hand to document the recording and the video magically captures this unique tribute to the legendary Ronnie Drew.

"The Ballad of Ronnie Drew" was written by Robert Hunter (Grateful Dead) with Bono, The Edge and Simon Carmody and has been described as "a fitting tribute" to Ronnie Drew, who topped the Irish Charts with The Dubliners 'Seven Drunken Nights' in 1967.

Ronnie Drew chose the Irish Cancer Society to be the recipient of all profits from this track. The Irish Cancer Society, is dedicated to eliminating cancer and improving the lives of those living with cancer.

Bono speaking at the time of the recording said " Ronnie is like the King of Ireland, and we are his subjects. "

"The Ballad of Ronnie Drew",
A tribute - recorded at Windmill Lane, January 14th and 15th, 2008.

Musicians:

U2 (Adam Clayton, Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jnr)
The Dubliners (Barney McKenna, Eamonn Campbell, John Sheahan, Patsy Watchorn) Kíla (Dee Armstrong, Eoin Dillon, Brian Hogan, Lance Hogan, Colm Ó Snodaigh, Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Rossa Ó Snodaigh)

A Band of Bowsies:
Christy Moore, Shane MacGowan, Damien Dempsey, Andrea Corr, Sinéad O'Connor, Moya Brennan, Glen Hansard

Chorus in alphabetical order:

Billy McGuinness, Brian Kennedy, Bronagh Gallagher
Chris de Burgh, Christy Dignam
Duke Special
Eleanor McEvoy, Eleanor Shanley
Gavin Friday
Iona Green
Jack L, Jerry Fish, Joe Elliott
Mary Black, Mary Coughlan
Mik Pyro, Mundy
Paddy Casey, Paul Brady
Ronan Keating

More on the Irish Cancer Society here : www.cancer.ie source: U2.com

September 09 2007

Liam McHale, Colin Reagan and Eleanor Shanley to join Playing For Life in Africa.

We are delight to confirm that Liam McHale, Colin Reagan and Eleanor Shanley have volunteered to join us in Africa this year. Liam and Colin are going to Malawi and Eleanor will travel to Tanzania. Read more > > >

June 24 2007.

The Eleanor Shanely Band at Tønder Festival 2007.

April 11 2007

Official Press release.

A PLACE OF MY OWN

Eleanor Shanley with Frankie Lane and Paul Kelly

A Place of my Own is the new studio CD release from three of Ireland’s best known performers. A truly unique mix of Traditional and Roots music reflects the repertoire the trio regularly performs on tour internationally and in Ireland. Eleanor’s singing positively soars on the twelve tracks while Frankie and Paul provide accompaniment on more than ten instruments to what is the most distinctive voice in Irish Music.

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Eleanor Shanley, from Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim has been at the top of her profession since her first appearance as the singer with De Dannan, and subsequently with the inimitable Ronnie Drew, as well as touring with Christy Moore and as a soloist both in Ireland and abroad. She has recorded with Sharon Shannon, Eddi Reader, Tommy Fleming, Desmond O’Halloran, Dolores Keane, The Dubliners and many others. Eleanor has been working regularly with Frankie and Paul since 2002.

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One of Ireland’s best-known performers and traditional musicians of international renown, Frankie Lane was the original front man of the legendary Fleadh Cowboys. He is also a studio producer and has recorded with many of Ireland top bands including The Chieftains and The Dubliners.

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Paul Kelly is one of the finest multi-instrumentists on the Irish music scene. He was a member of Sharon Shannon’s Band and has recorded with, among others, Townes Van Zandt and Mick Hanly. As well as touring regularly with Eleanor, Paul plays with The David Munnelly Band and Jerry Fish and The Mudbug Club.

For further information please contact Paul Kelly at: 0872399331 or email

February 05 2007

February 08 2007: Det Gamle Gasværk, Brabrand. SOLD OUT !

February 18 2007 : Hagges Musikpub. SOLD OUT !

February 11 2007: Væggerskilde Kirke, Spjald. 19.30 hrs. SOLD OUT !
EXTRA CONCERT: February 11 2007, 15.00 hrs.: SOLD OUT !

January 05 2007

New Denmark & Belgium dates added.

December 03 2006

Eleanor member of the final judging panel for the 52nd Eurovision Song Contest !

Ireland’s entry for the 52nd Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Helsinki in 2007, will be performed by the Co. Sligo based traditional Irish band Dervish.

A Final Judging Panel will be composed of named representatives of the Irish music industry and others associated with songwriting or Eurovision.

They will be:
Shay Healy, Eurovision winning songwriter
Dave Pennefather, MD, Universal Music Ireland
Johnny Lappin, Publisher, Board Member IMRO
Larry Gogan, Broadcaster, Eurovision Commentator
Eleanor Shanley, Singer

The titles and writers of the final four songs will be announced in advance of the Late Late Show Eurosong Special, 16th February 2007.

source : RTÉ Television

The full story : click here

October 09 2006

New date added, click here

April 24 2006

Eleanor Shanley & Ronnie Drew " EL AMOR DE MI VIDA [ The Love of My Life ] "
out now !

Since their successful collaboration a few years back, Ronnie Drew, the legendary ex Dubliner, and Eleanor Shanley, who since her time with De Dannan has gained a reputation of possessing one of Ireland’s finest voices, have been on the lookout for songs that suit their particular talents.
El Amor De Mi Vida (the title track by Warren Zevon) is a stunning album produced by Mike Hanrahan of Stockton’s Wing fame, with fresh interpretations of songs from many different genres.
The combination of Drew’s instantly recognisable gutsy, raw-edged vocals and Shanley’s much subtler delicate voice give us unforgettable versions of The Good old Days (Eels) with sax by Keith Donald, Hang Down Your Head (Tom Waits), The Ballad of Henry Lee (Nick Cave) featuring Sharon Shannon, and Farewell (Dylan) with haunting fiddle playing by Winnie Horan.
Eleanor Shanley also contributes a solo version of When God Made Me (Neil Young) and the traditional Sé Fáth mo Bhuartha, while Ronnie Drew performs a memorable version of Beautiful World (Brady) with Paul Brady on piano.

March 22 2006

* Release radio single " El Amor De Mi Vida [ Love Of My Life ] "

* Fri April 07 : Release new CD

More dates click here >>>


	Dec 05 2005 At the moment Eleanor is rehearsing with Ronnie Drew and Mike Hanrahan. They are recording an album, going into the studio first week of December and probably completing in January aiming for an early spring release and tour immediately. [ see also : www.mikehanrahan.com ]

August 14 2005

Eleanor, Ronnie Drew and Mike Hanrahan on the John Creedon show, RTE 1 radio, Friday,August 19, around 11:30.
The show will be available on the internet for 1 week after August 19.

On the internet : http://www.rte.ie/rams/radio/latest/Fri/rte-johncreedon.smil


	May 31 2005 New management : John Masterson. contact : 00353 86 244 8692

		e-mail :

March 14 2005.

New Italy & Ireland dates added here

March 06 2005.

Meteor Music Awards.
The shortlist of nominees for the 2005 Meteor Ireland Music Awards has been announced, with the public eligible to vote in five of the categories.
Eleanor was on this year's shortlist for Best Irish Female.

RTE >>>

Results >>>


	January 05 2005. Added two “ Another Day’s Journey “ reviews at the concerts > reviews page.


	Oct 15 2004.


		Eleanor played a benefit in support of Self Help at The Moon River pleasure cruiser in Carrick on Shannon on Thursday night, September 23rd. A committed supporter of Self Help and the leader of our fund-raising trek to Uganda last year, Eleanor has signed up for this year's trek once more, and will be joining a party of more than 70 who travel to Ethiopia in late October. Between recording her latest album with American gospel singer Ivan LeParr 'Another Day's Journey', she has been busily fund-raising herself in advance of the trek.



	This year's Self Help trek is being lead by broadcaster Tracy Piggott, while also travelling on the expedition will be another broadcaster and former trek leader Mary Kennedy, who was the leader of Self Help's centre-piece fund-raiser back in 2001. Eleanor was joined at her fund-raiser by Charlie McGettigan, and by local duo Eamon and Orla Daly. The benefit was organised as part of a programme of activities taking place across the country to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Self Help's work in East Africa.


	One of Ireland’s foremost traditional singers, Eleanor Shanley’s gig at Moon River was the popular soloist’s first local outing since completing the recording of ‘Another Days Journey’, a stunning new collection of American gospel inspired pieces which she has recorded with Chicago born vocalist and gospel legend Ivan LeParr. Source : www.selfhelp.ie

Sept 16 2004.

Most distinctive vocalists in Ireland, the listeners choice.

Listeners to the John Creedon show on RTÉ Radio One have nominated who they think are the most distinctive male and female vocalists in Ireland. Find out who won...

May 30 2004.

2 new Irish dates added [ more to come ] : go to the concerts page

May 20 2004.

This year Eleanor will take part in a SELF HELP project [ Ethiopia ] again. Read >>>

April 14 2004.

New album release T.B.A soon & New Denmark dates added : click here

March 24 2004.

Updated the “ media page “ with 5 soundclips & photos of Mike Harding’s
St.Patrick’s show 2004 from his studio in Connemara, Ireland.

February 24 th 2004.

New stories by Lennart Fält, Malmö + Bente Andresen, Mariager, Denmark.
Read more on the“ concerts > stories “ page.

January 19 2004.

Self Help Development International celebrates it’s 20th anniversary in 2004.

To mark the occasion the organisation launches a new publication ‘Self Help 1984-2004 Development works in Africa’, and details of a programme of events to mark the anniversary, at The Teacher’s Club, Parnell Square, Dublin, on Tuesday, January 20th 2004.

Officiating will be Labour Party Foreign Affairs spokesman Michael D Higgins TD, African Director of Self Help Dr. Awole Mela, and board chairman Dr. Noel McDonagh.

The launch will be followed by a concert of traditional Irish music and song, at The Teacher’s Club on Tuesday night, January 20th, starting at 9.00pm.

Appearing on the night will be leading singer and Self Help supporter Eleanor Shanley, Irish singers Grace Toland, Jim McFarland and Barry Gleeson, musicians Aoife Ni Chaoimh and Paidi O’Connor, and special guests.

Tickets for the concert are priced at euro 10, and will be available at the door on the night.

January 07 2004.

New tourdates added at concerts > 2004 page : Denmark 2004

Nov 30 2003.

New article added from RTE “Out Of The Blue” by Derek Davis on the concerts
page > stories.

Nov 14 2003.

FROM THE CRADLE TO THE STAGE by ALAN SWAN is one of the most exciting books on Irish music to be released in years and proceeds from its sale will go to Fighting Blindness.
This publication is expected to be the ultimate stockingfiller for Irish music lovers this Christmas. In the book Eleanor talks about when she was younger and what influenced her to become a singer.