Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan

THE GHOST OF YOU

Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan announce the release of The Ghost of you, a four-track EP to coincide with their Irish summer tour dates 2026.

Eleanor and Mike have long been central figures in Irish Folk Music. Drawing on years of shared experience, Eleanor and Mike deliver an engaging evening of songs and storytelling, shaped by the tradition they’ve helped define.

Eleanor first came to prominence with De Dannan before establishing a highly successful solo career, releasing seven studio albums to date. Her collaborations span an impressive range of artists including Sharon Shannon, Charlie McGettigan, Patrick Bergin, Eddi Reader, classical guitarist John Feely, Ultan Conlon, Garadice and American gospel singer Ivan LeParr. Eleanor has received numerous awards for her contribution to folk music, most recently being inducted into The Tondør Festival Hall of Fame in Denmark. In August Eleanor presents her first art exhibition at The Pembroke in Kilkenny.

One of her most treasured partnerships was with the legendary Ronnie Drew, resulting in two acclaimed albums and the much-loved hit A Couple more Years. Both albums were produced by singer songwriter Mike Hanrahan.

Mike’s career began with Maura O Connell in the duo Tumbleweed before he joined the internationally celebrated Stocktons Wing as guitarist and songwriter. Over the years he has written for theatre and film, produced numerous recordings including three solo albums, and performed extensively with Ronnie Drew. He has worked with Finbar Furey, Leslie Dowdall, Gavin Glass and The Forgetmenots choir. His memoir Beautiful Affair - A Journey in Music Friendship and Food was shortlisted for 2019 National book awards. In 2024 he co- presented the hit RTE television series Songs of Ireland alongside Pat Shortt.

Mike is a Senior Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Trinity College Dublin, exploring creative arts in brain health care.