The Freshman series opens with a podcast episode featuring Shane Mulchrone who talks about growing up in Ireland playing music, and moving overseas to Canada to play some more.⠀
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Shane Mulchrone hails from near Ballina, in county Mayo. He has been playing the banjo for over 20 years and he cites John Carty and Tommy Finn as early influences on his music. In addition, Shane’s music has also been shaped by local musicians in Mayo and Sligo. Shane has taught at numerous summer schools and workshops nationally, and internationally, and he plays regularly at sessions and festivals around the country.
