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Hark. A Christmas Celebration 2021

Hark. A Christmas Celebration 2021

Hark! A Kells Christmas Carol 20 December 2021. We’d like to share some festive cheer with you for Christmas. This is The Little Drummer Boy (Peace on Earth) sung by myself Deirdre Shannon and my brother Mattieg Gilsenan, accompanied by Kells Bells Quintet. Oh What fun!

Other wonderful artists were, musicians, Paddy Keenan, Eleanor Shanley, Paddy Smith Band with Jeanne McGovern, Robert J Ardiff, playwright Deirdre Kinahan, Ireland’s Family Circus – Gerbola Circus and comedian Fred Cooke.

UncategorizedDec 21st, 20210 comments

Christmas Film Collaboration

Christmas Film Collaboration

A beautiful collaboration with some very talented people in front and behind the camera. From Playwright and novelist Michael Harding, Irish Actor Alan Bradley, the wonderful musician Harry Long and all those who worked to make this a special and poignant production.

Cavan County Museum & Cavan Heritage Office Wishes You a Merry Christmas

2020 has been a strange year. In this heartfelt video Cavan County Museum & Cavan Heritage Office reflect on the experiences of the community, the resilience they have shown and the hope that lies ahead for 2021, featuring Michael Harding, Deirdre Shannon, Harry Long and a host of local children & grown ups. #christmas #covid19 #ireland #irishmuseumsonline #museumsonline

Posted by Cavan County Museum on Saturday, December 19, 2020

The film was shot in the Cavan County Museum which features some realistic World War One trenches and a huge amount of items and information from World War One among many other exhibits.
It is well worth a visit

Cavan County Museum

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A Short Film for Christmas

Musician Harry Long and myself

Cavan County Museum is excited to announce that their Christmas elves have been working hard at the Museum to create a beautiful new video being released here, for free, on their Facebook page, this Saturday 19th at 14:00 The video features insights on this strange year from the acclaimed writer Michael Harding along with a beautiful rendition of “Christmas 1915” sang by Deirdre Shannon (Official) in their WW1 trench.

The short film is also packed with stories and poems read by local children and grown ups and is directed by Alan Bradley Keep your eyes peeled for sneak peeks throughout the week!

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Filming in the trenches with musician Harry Long Dec 2020

UncategorizedDec 17th, 20200 comments

Concert for Family Carers

Concert for Family Carers

Family Carers Ireland is delighted to host a special online Concert for Family Carers to celebrate the Netwatch Year of…

Posted by Family Carers Ireland on Thursday, November 26, 2020

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Netwatch Year of the Family Carer Concert Nov 28 2020.

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Deirdre Performing on Stage

Deirdre along with Mathew Gilsenan from the Celtic Tenors will be performing a number of Inpirational songs in this online concert.

Join us for a Concert for Family Carers!
2020 will forever be etched in our memories but Family Carers Ireland wants us to all come together in solidarity with a Concert for Family Carers. This online event is being held especially for family carers, their loved ones, friends, family and neighbours and we invite you all to put Saturday 28th November at 8.30pm in your diaries and join us online.

The concert will be streaming on the familycarers.ie website, on Facebook and on Twitter.

https://familycarers.ie/news-and-campaigns/netwatch-year-of-the-carer

posts UncategorizedNov 12th, 20200 comments

  • About Deirdre Shannon

    Deirdre, a versatile singer from Ireland, has always had a natural instinct for music. She developed this further by classically training at Dublin’s College of Music. With this education under her belt, Deirdre embarked on a solo career and through an illustrious series of achievements in critically acclaimed singing groups and shows around the world has made a name for herself.

    Featuring in Deirdre’s career to date are the internationally acclaimed shows - Lord of the Dance, Celtic Woman as well as many appearances with other groups such as the Celtic Tenors, Dionne Warwick and The Chieftains.
    For more on Deirdre please view her Biography page.

    She is now available as a Wedding Singer, Funeral and Church music singer by contacting her directly and to perform in shows which are organised through her agent.

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    Hi Deirdre

    Thanks so much.

    You were absolutely brilliant! I could have sat all day listening to you. Your voice is just fab. I had loads of people asking who you were.

    I'm looking forward to getting the video so I can listen back xx

    Kind regards

    Eimear   
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    Just got back from our Honeymoon yesterday! I wanted to thank you for making our wedding day so unique. You were great, the best part of the church service! Doireann Kilbeg Church, Co Meath 2011

    Doireann   
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    What can we say. The calibre of your performance is just second to none. I could listen to you for hours on end. I am so glad we brought you together with the wonderful musicians and I sincerely hope we can do this again in the near future. But it's not just about your performance that makes you so special - you're so enjoyable to work with, so relaxed and comfortable and are always smiling. Working with you is just good for the soul. Corporate Event with SEA, RHK 2011

    Corporate Event with SEA   
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    Thank you so much for your wonderful singing on the day of our wedding, it created a magical atmosphere, one we’ll always remember.

    Rachel   
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    ''Wow ! Your voice is the most beautiful I have never heard anything like that before . Thanks for making the church all so amazing. My friends all said they have never heard anything so good in their life !''
    Hayleigh & Walter
    Killarney Cathedral

    Hayleigh   
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    Hi Deirdre,
    We shall never ever forget your beautiful singing at our wedding. To say we were blown away would be an understatement, we were amazed!
    Deirdre, you have a unique talent and I’m so proud that you were part of our day. We have received so many compliments about you since the wedding.
    We were delighted with the final songs so thank you for your help and suggestions. Everything was so easy and you were an absolute pleasure to deal with.
    We were both delighted to have you be part of our wedding day and we highly recommend you to future couples who wish have you sing for their wedding.
    Thank you and best wishes for the future.

    Marc & Jennifer Butler   
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    Just to seize the moment, I want to thank you on behalf of our family for your magnificent singing at dad's funeral mass. It was so comforting and lovely and every person who spoke to us later on commented on your beautiful voice. With our gratitude Louise and family. Dundalk Cathedral, Co Louth 2011

    Louise and family   
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    I wanted to thank you Deirdre for making our wedding day so special. Our guests were spellbound by your voice. We took so many compliments on your behalf. You were really fantastic! Thank you so much. Celine and Jimmy, married in 2011

    Celine and Jimmy,   
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    Sorry for the delay in thanking you for your wonderful singing at my dad's funeral mass. Everyone commented. Thanks so much Anna. Rathfarnham Church, Co. Dublin 2011

    Anna   
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    Again on behalf of Christopher & myself i would like to Thank you for joining us on our special day. Your vocals are amazing and added such elegance to our ceremony. You knew exactly what we wanted and we knew we could leave it in you hands and not have to worry. The comments are never ending. Many thanks again,

    Catherine   

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