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SHE has travelled all over the world with her music, but singer/songwriter Susan O’Neill has never forgotten her Ennis roots. From early years performing as one the youngest members of the Ennis Brass Band and the Ennis Gospel Choir she has gone on to headline solo shows, take the stage with the likes of Sharon Shannon and Mick Flannery and been an invited guest to an array of artists including Phoebe Bridgers, Valerie June and The Teskey Brothers. Susan recently released her new solo album ‘Now in a Minute’ and speaking to The Clare Champion ahead of an upcoming show on October 11 in glór she reflects fondly on her younger days in Ennis and the musical experiences she learned from. She recalls, “One of the most important things I learned from was the kindness given by people like the McAllister family in the brass band who taught me to read and write music, Bernard McAllister in particular. He managed …
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