Deirdre Shannon is better known by the stage name Deirdre Shannon.
10 Facts About Deirdre Shannon
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Deirdre Shannon was born into the Gilsenan family in County Meath, Ireland, as the middle child of five siblings.
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In 1992, Deirdre Shannon entered Dublin's College of Music and studied under the guidance of vocal trainer Mary Brennan.
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Deirdre Shannon participated in many musical activities, including traveling with the Dublin Institute of Technology Choir.
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Deirdre Shannon began her professional career in 1996 when she was selected to be a member of the Irish choir Anuna.
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In 1997, Deirdre Shannon was selected by Michael Flatley to join his worldwide tour with the show Lord of the Dance.
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Deirdre Shannon was cast into the role of Erin the Goddess and performed in over 800 shows over a four-year period covering most of North and South America.
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Since her professional debut, Deirdre Shannon has performed with artists including Eily O'Grady, Dionne Warwick, The Celtic Tenors, Air Supply, and Celtic Woman.
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Deirdre Shannon's accomplishments have included participating in the sound track of RTE's historical documentary television series called The Island.
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Deirdre Shannon has made appearances on CBS Morning News, Fox Morning TV, and The Late Late Show.