Deirdre Shannon

Deirdre Gilsenan (born in County Meath, Ireland) is an Irish singer who has toured with a variety of Celtic music groups, such as Anúna, the Celtic Tenors and Celtic Woman. She is better known by the stage name Deirdre Shannon. Shannon was born into the Gilsenan family of County Meath as the middle child of five siblings. Shannon's exposure to music came very early on from her parents and older siblings. Her formal introduction came at the age of nine when she was enrolled for piano lessons. She and her siblings participated in the church choir and in local events, including weddings, funerals and local concerts. In 1992, Shannon entered Dublin's College of Music and studied under the guidance of vocal trainer Mary Brennan. She...