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Biography
Sharon Shannon (born 8 June 1968) is an Irish musician,[1] best known for her work with the button accordion and for her fiddle technique. She also plays the tin whistle and melodeon. Her 1991 debut album, Sharon Shannon, was the best-selling album of traditional Irish music ever released in Ireland.[2] Beginning with Irish folk music, her work demonstrates a wide-ranging number of musical influences.[1] She won the lifetime achievement award at the 2009 Meteor Awards.
Sharon Shannon is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 5 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Tradfluencer - The Sharon Shannon Story (2026), Heartlands (2021), Later... with Jools Holland (1992), Folk Hibernia at the BBC (2007), Carlos Núñez & Amigos. The recorded credits span 1992 to 2026, including 3 movies and 2 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Songs by Sharon Shannon
- 01 Rusheen BayFrom Sacred Earth 3:56
- 02 Sacred EarthFrom Sacred Earth 5:06
- 03 The MachineFrom Sacred Earth 3:24
- 04 Bas PellesFrom Sacred Earth 2:53
- 05 Pull out the StopsFrom Sacred Earth 3:11
- 06 He'll Have to GoFrom Sacred Earth 4:10
- 07 Frenchie's ReelFrom Sacred Earth 2:42
- 08 The Merry WidowFrom Sacred Earth 3:37
- 09 Let's GoFrom Sacred Earth 4:02
- 10 Sea ShepherdFrom Sacred Earth 5:09
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies3
TV shows2
Active years represented1992–2026
Place of birthCounty Clare, Ireland
