David Shanahan

He regularly plays banjo and bodhrán at traditional music sessions across the country and is always exploring new ways to expand what those instruments can do. After learning the bodhrán from accomplished player Rónán Ó Snódaigh, David has performed as part of Rónán’s bodhrán club. He also performs solo under the name Dáithí Shanahan.
David has performed at ballad sessions in Dublin and Cork, hosting a regular session in Sin É in Cork for a period. A few years ago, he created Rócáin, an audio-visual project celebrating the ballads and songs of Cork city and county. A song from this project ‘Cucanandy’ was recently used in the film ‘Gleann’ by Jesse Gilbert.
He is also passionate about sean-nós singing and has performed unaccompanied singing at Skibbereen, Cork, and the Goilín Singing Club.
Levis’ Corner House, Ballydehob, 2022, photo by Jason Lee.
Whelan’s, Dublin, 2022, photo by Andy Sheridan.
‘Cucanandy’, Rócáin Livestream, 2020, video by Trevor Roycroft.