Sharon Shannon at Ó Riada’s in Ballymac

IF St Valentine’s Day hinges on gifts, presents, surprises or even lands for you, there’s a gift idea for your favourite music lover staring you in the face.

Sharon Shannon is due to appear at Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant in Ballymacelligott on Friday night, February 24th from 8pm. Tickets for the show are only €20 each.

This is the third visit by the Co. Clare born musical genius to the Ballymac venue at this time of the year and her two previous gigs were sell-out affairs. She will be accompanied on this occasion again by Alan Connor.

A typical Sharon Shannon biography mentions her almost world-wide fame, her eternal glow and smile and her musical giftedness.

She has performed live for President Obama when he visited Ireland in the summer of 2011 — making him the second US President that she has played for.

At various times, Sharon has collaborated, toured and recorded with Bono and Adam Clayton from U2; Steve Earle, Jackson Browne, Nigel Kennedy, Willie Nelson, John Prine, and Christy Moore. She has performed for US Presidents Clinton and Obama, entertained Irish Presidents, Robinson and McAleese, and most recently Michael D. Higgins.

You can see her live in the intimate settings of Ó Riada’s on February 24. Tickets are on sale now at €20 each and they can be booked by ringing 087 20 64 119

Photo by John Reidy World famous musician, Sharon Shannon pictured with Mary Jones of Ó Riada’s.