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December 02 2009.
DE DANNAN PLAY CHARITY GIG IN GALWAY
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Legendary group De Dannan, once described as the Rolling Stones of Irish traditional music, are re-forming for one night only to play a charity gig in Galway in aid of 'Changing Minds' a voluntary organisation which is bringing new hope to those suffering from psychiatric illnesses. This once-off gig will take place on December 17th at the Radisson Hotel, Galway.
Founding members of the group, Alec Finn and Johnny 'Ringo' Mc Donagh will be joined by luminaries of Irish music who have played with the band over the years.
"I am delighted to be able to assist in this worthy cause and of course it is great for us to come together again," said Johnny 'Ringo' Mc Donagh, the man who is universally celebrated as 'the founder' of modern bodhran playing technique. "I am particularly proud that one of our oldest friends and ex-Tour manager that has taken the initiative to put together this gig".
Singers Eleanor Shanley and Andrew Murray, 'box wizard' Jackie Daly, percussionist Colm Murphy, Brian Maguire, Aiden Coffee, John Faulkner and Mick Conneely are all included in the line-up for the night.
Changing Minds is the brain-child of Dave Barry and Anji O'Donnell, the charity's mission is to raise awareness of psychiatric illnesses - an area which is too often a taboo in Irish society.
"I have suffered from depression myself for many years and I know first hand the pain and suffering involved. We are very grateful to all in the De Dannan family who have answered our call. This promises to be one of the great nights that should not be missed by lovers of music from all over and west of the Shannon" he added.
For further information please contact:
David Barry
086 1995225
www.changingminds.eu
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Tommy Tiernan will join Gay Byrne on stage in the National Concert Hall to raise
funds for Russian orphans, on Wednesday, February 25th at 8pm.
The entertainment event will feature some of Ireland”s top performers including Tommy Tiernan, Brendan O’Connor, Maeve Higgins, Cara O’Sullivan, Keith Duffy, Kila, Moya Brennan and many more, to raise essential funds for orphaned and abandoned Russian children in the Bryansk Region of Western Russia. Tickets are available from € 50 from the NCH Box office on 01 417 0000 or see www.nch.ie
Press Release:
Tommy Tiernan joins Gay Byrne in the National Concert Hall to raise funds for Russian orphans
Tommy Tiernan will join Gay Byrne in the National Concert Hall to raise much needed funds for Russian orphans on Wednesday, February 25th at 8pm. The star-studded gala evening of entertainment, music, comedy and chat in aid of Irish charity, To Russia with Love will feature some of Ireland’s best loved personalities and entertainers including Boyzone's Keith Duffy, novelist Marian Keyes, celebrity chef Neven Maguire, world class pianist Finghin Collins, Naked Camera’s Maeve Higgins, Brendan O’ Connor, editor of the Sunday Life Magazine and famed You’re A Star judge, top Irish soprano Cara O’Sullivan, spiritual singer Noirin Ni Riain, Irish band Kila and Irish singers Moya Brennan and Eleanor Shanley.
On the night, Keith Duffy will talk about his recent trip with the charity to Western Russia and Brendan O’ Connor will prove he’s a star with his amazing Elvis impersonation, accompanied by Ronan Johnston on the piano. Inspirational founder of To Russia with Love, Debbie Deegan, will also share her incredible personal journey from adopting a Russian orphan to setting up To Russia with Love. All proceeds on the night will go directly to the charity to continue providing essential supports to Russian orphans.
“The gala evening with Gay Byrne promises to be an excellent evening with a fantastic line-up” says Debbie Deegan of To Russia with Love. “All the artists have given their time and services freely, which we greatly appreciate.”
To Russia with Love was founded by Clontarf resident Debbie Deegan in 1998 to help the thousands of orphaned and abandoned Russian children in the Bryansk region of Western Russia. To date the organisation has helped over 5,000 orphans through education and development programmes and provides necessities such as clothing, health and dental care to 12 orphanages in the region.
Upon leaving orphanages in Russia, orphans are typically left to fend for themselves and are vulnerable to trafficking, prostitution, drugs and crime. In response, To Russia with Love has introduced its “Final Steps” programme supporting those who leave the orphanages into third level education. Only 4% of children leaving state care in Russia go on to further study. In contrast, To Russia with Love’s “Final Steps” programme has a 100% success rate with those on the programme studying professions such as business, medicine and law.
“In the past 10 years we have helped over 5,000 Russian orphans and given them a brighter future through our educational programmes. While these initiatives are extremely worthwhile, they are very costly to run. We need to raise a lot more money in 2009 to continue making a difference to the lives of these Russian orphans and would invite people to support us and enjoy our gala evening in the National Concert Hall on February 25th” says Deegan.
Tickets are available from € 50 from the National Concert Hall Box office on 01 4170000 or see www.nch.ie. For further information on To Russia with Love see www.torussiawithlove.ie
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For further information contact:
Orla Nolan, Purcell Masterson 056 7723211/ 086 3097810
orla@purcellmasterson..com
Orla Nolan
Purcell Masterson Marketing & Branding - Public Relations - Event Management
Parade House
Kilkenny
Ireland
t: +353 56 772 3211
f: +353 56 772 3222
w: www.purcellmasterson.com
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August 17 2008.
Legendary Irish folk musician Ronnie Drew, founder member of The Dubliners, died Saturday, August 16 2008 at St Vincent's Private Hospital in Dublin at 2pm, his family said. He was 73 and had been suffering from throat cancer.
Drew's family said in a statement that he passed away peacefully while they were at his bedside and they were "very grateful for all the letters of support and wishes during the term of Ronnie's illness."
With his health failing, Irish music stars released a tribute song in
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February this year entitled "The Ballad of Ronnie Drew".
Proceeds went to the Irish Cancer Society.
He bore his illness with bravery and will be sadly missed.
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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 ]
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Website: www.strangeboat.org
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For information: info@strangeboat.org
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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.
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"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
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September 09 2007
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Liam McHale, Colin Reagan and Eleanor Shanley to join Playing For Life in Africa.
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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 > > >
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June 24 2007.
The Eleanor Shanely Band at Tønder Festival 2007.
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April 11 2007
Official Press release.
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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
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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 !
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January 05 2007
New Denmark & Belgium dates added.
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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
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October 09 2006
New date added, click here
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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.
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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 >>>
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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 ]
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March 14 2005.
New Italy & Ireland dates added here
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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.
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January 05 2005.
Added two “ Another Day’s Journey “ reviews at the concerts > reviews page.
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Oct 15 2004.
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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
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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...
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May 30 2004.
2 new Irish dates added [ more to come ] : go to the concerts page
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May 20 2004.
This year Eleanor will take part in a SELF HELP project [ Ethiopia ] again. Read >>>
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April 14 2004.
New album release T.B.A soon & New Denmark dates added : click here
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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.
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February 24 th 2004.
New stories by Lennart Fält, Malmö + Bente Andresen, Mariager, Denmark.
Read more on the“ concerts > stories “ page.
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