Eleanor Shanley
Eleanor Shanley is an Irish singer from Keshcarrigan, County Leitrim, Ireland
who was born into a musical family. She moved to Dublin, where she worked at FAS
and studied drama with Betty Ann Norton while performing in local sessions. In
1990, Shanley made her debut as a singer with the traditional group De Danann,
remaining with them for five years. Her collaborations include performances with
Ronnie Drew, Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon. Notable releases include Eleanor
Shanley (1995), Desert Heart (1997), Another Day’s Journey (2004), A Place of My
Own (2007), Forever Young (201...
