Sharon Shannon

Sharon Shannon comes to The Moat Theatre, Naas on Friday 30 April 2027.

One of Ireland’s most celebrated and distinctive musicians, Sharon has been at the forefront of Irish music for more than three decades.

Her remarkable career began in the late 1980s, when she joined The Waterboys around the time she was preparing her first solo album. Since then, she has released numerous studio and live albums and has collaborated, recorded and toured with an extraordinary range of artists including Willie Nelson, Bono, Shane MacGowan, John Prine, Nigel Kennedy, Imelda May, Steve Earle and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Her recordings include the hugely popular ‘The Galway Girl’ with Steve Earle, alongside collaborations such as It’s Christmastime Again with Wallis Bird and Go Tell the Devil with Imelda May. Sharon was also the youngest-ever recipient of the Meteor Lifetime Achievement Award, receiving the honour in 2009.

In 2023, Sharon released the compilation album Now and Then, celebrating more than 30 years at the forefront of Irish music.

Expect an evening of exceptional musicianship, wonderful melodies and the unmistakable energy that has made Sharon Shannon one of Ireland’s best-loved performers.

Tickets €30 plus booking fee