Tradfluencer: The Sharon Shannon Story

RTE One

9:35 PM to 10:35 PM

Monday 18 May

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A profile of renowned accordion player Sharon Shannon, charting her life and career from humble beginnings in rural county Clare to sold out venues in Tokyo. The film takes in career-defining highlights including her time with the Warterboys, her record-breaking 1991 self-titled debut album, her role in the compilation LP A Woman's Heart and the unexpected global success of Galway Girl. Featuring contributions from Adam Clayton, Imelda May, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Mike Scott, Paul Brady, Steve Earle, Francis Black, Donal Lunny and Mary Coughlin