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Greenshine is a family trio comprising Noel Shine, Mary Greene and their daughter Ellie.

Their material straddles the boundaries of contemporary, folk and roots and includes many self-penned songs. Their fast picking and close harmonies are a treat to the ear.

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LIFE SINCE THE GIRL IN THE LAVENDER DRESS

The Summer of 2016 saw the release of the single and second album THE GIRL IN THE LAVENDER DRESS to huge airplay and acclaim and copper fastened Ellie’s place as one of the most exciting young singers to Spring up in Ireland for many years. Her singing style is completely natural and unaffected by vocal trends which makes it timeless.…

13/3/18 ~ Since we last met

13/3/18 UPCOMING CONCERTS Sat. Mar. 17 Noel&Mary at John Benny’s Pub, Dingle Mon. Mar. 26 Greenshine at BAG Sessions, Ballymore Eustace Sun. Apr. 15 Greenshine 12 noon, live performance LCCR radio Sun. Apr. 15 Greenshine at Chez le Fab, Limerick 3-5pm Sat. Apr. 28 Greenshine&Many More, Gig For Timmy the Brit, Oliver Plunkett, Cork 1-5pm Sat. May 8 Mary with…

November 2013

It’s Autumn 2013 and there’s a lot of water under the bridge since I last wrote….we’ve been doing what we always do – working, playing music, recording, looking after one another, having the odd row and generally getting on with life, and death. We’ve lost some friends and family along the way but such is the unbroken circle. Paddy Greene’s…

November 2011

To keep up to date with all our news, concerts and recordings please keep an eye on our Facebook page. Also we are proud to present the latest offering from Tigerdog Records ~ Paddy Greene’s Family Album. See details in our Store. Three generations together in music.

Spring 2009

Spring has finally sprung after a long, cold, wet winter here in Co. Cork. Since we last spoke to you it’s been business as usual – writing, singing, playing, recording and enjoying life as much as we can with our family and friends. We were very sad to lose some lovely friends – Singer/Songwriter Christie Hennessy, Accordionist Johnny Cronin, Singer…

April 2007

Hi folks. I can’t believe it’s been so long since I gave you any news. I’m afraid I’ve been seduced by the simplicity and immediacy of myspace and a lot of our online activity has been directed in that direction! I’ll try to be more on the ball in future! We had a lovely, lovely Easter. The weather was splendid…

January 2007

Well here we are, half-way through the month of January. It’s a new year – we get to start again and Spring is just around the corner. It’s a great time to let go of the old and there seems to be energy to give towards the new. Just before I move on from 2006, I must say that it…

November 2006

We’ve had a great few months introducing SEA OF HEARTS around the country. We got the opportunity to play several gigs with Andre Van Der Hoff on sax which is always great fun. A standout was our return to Jordan’s Bar for The Waterford Arts Festival. Our thanks to Ollie Breslin, music director, for having us on the programme. We…