Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Irish singer Eleanor Shanley joins us to reveal a side of herself many fans have never seen before.

Known for her acclaimed music career and collaborations with legends including Ronnie Drew, Eleanor opens up about her lifelong passion for painting as she prepares for her debut art exhibition at the Kilkenny Arts Festival Fringe.

In this interview she discusses:

- Leaving a secure career to tour the world with De Dannan
- Working alongside Ronnie Drew and Patrick Bergin
- How painting became her hidden creative passion
- The inspiration behind her abstract artwork
- Why she's more nervous about exhibiting her paintings than performing live

Eleanor's exhibition opens at The Pembroke Kilkenny on August 6th, where she'll also perform alongside Mike Hanrahan.

Broadcast on 23/07/2026

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