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fromIndependent
5 days ago

Steve Earle: 'I was in jail! I didn't have a guitar. I was missing some teeth. My clean date is still the date I went to jail, September 13, 1994'

He is one of Bruce Springsteen's favourite singer-songwriters. Bob Dylan is also a fan. So was the late Shane MacGowan. He's been Grammy nominated. He's acted in The Wire and Treme. Now 70 years of age, Steve Earle - born in Texas - is also known internationally for writing one of the most famous songs about a girl from Galway.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago
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My Money: Sharon Shannon on 'the cheque that changed her life' and buying a house aged 23

Sharon Shannon will perform with Steve Earle, Mundy and special guests at Knocknarea Arena in Sligo on October 25, including a performance of "Galway Girl."
fromIndependent
1 week ago
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My Money: 'When I worked with The Waterboys I got a cheque in the post that changed my life - I bought my first house at 23'

Sharon Shannon will perform 'Galway Girl' with Steve Earle, Mundy and guests at Knocknarea Arena, Sligo on October 25 as part of Sligo Live.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
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My Money: 'When I worked with The Waterboys I got a cheque in the post that changed my life - I bought my first house at 23'

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