# Shaskeen

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'''''Shaskeen''''' are a musical group based in Ireland, who perform [Irish traditional music](/source/Irish_traditional_music). They formed in London in May 1970 and were still performing and recording as of 2026.

The band currently consists of Eamonn Cotter (flute, [tin whistle](/source/tin_whistle)), Tom Cussen (banjo, [mandolin](/source/mandolin)), Geraldine Cotter (tin whistle, piano), Patsy McDonagh (accordion), Katie Theasby (singer, flute), Dave Sanders ([fiddle](/source/fiddle)), Mary Liddy (concertina), and Johnny Donnellan (bodhran). <ref>{{cite web |title=Band Members |url=https://shaskeen.net/band/ |website=Shaskeen.net |publisher=Shaskeen.net |access-date=4 June 2024}}</ref>

== Discography ==

=== Albums ===

[http://www.shaskeen.net/band/Shaskeen-Recordings-since-first-recording-1973-4_4 A mostly-complete list of the band's albums] is maintained at the band's own Web site. Additional details and additional albums are provided below.

In chronological order:

*''The Shaskeen'', Release Records BRL 4053, 1974.<ref name="selfdiscog">{{Cite web|url=http://www.shaskeen.net/band/Shaskeen-Recordings-since-first-recording-1973-4_4|title = Shaskeen.net &#124; Shaskeen Recordings since first recording 1973/4}}</ref>
:'''Personnel''': PJ Hernon (chromatic accordion), Eddie Maloney (concert flute, flageolet and violin), Paddy McMahon (violin), Tom Cussen (banjo), Benny O'Connor (drummer), John Dooley (guitarist and singer), [Carl Hession](/source/Carl_Hession) (piano).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://listserv.heanet.ie/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1007&L=IRTRAD-L&T=0&F=&S=&P=13887|title = LISTSERV 16.5 - Archives - Error}}</ref>
:'''Contents''': The Shaskeen / Lady Ann Montgomery / Morrison's reel / Eileen Curran; Tommy Mulhair's jig / Castletown Connors / House in the glen; Kylebrack ramblers / Graf Spee / Shanagolden ; Ricks rambles / Pleasure of Hope / Tie the bonnet / Lucy Campbell / Dunne Hills; Blacksmith's anvil / Bucks of Oranmore / Crosses of Annagh; Geese in the bog / Basket of turf;  Banna strand; Devaney's goat / Dogs among the bushes; The rambling pitch fork / Maids of Glenmore / Paddy McMahon's jig; St. Ruth's bush / Fox hunter's reel / Scotch Mary.<ref>OCLC record number 61672393 viewed on 4 July 2010</ref>
*''Green Groves of Erin. Traditional Irish Music and Song'', Release Records XRL5001, 1975.<ref name="selfdiscog" />
:'''Personnel''': With John Dooley (English vocals).<ref>ITMA catalog entry 3640-LP viewed on 4 July 2010. http://www.itma.ie/</ref>
*''The Dawn'', Release Records, 1976.<ref name="selfdiscog" />
:'''Contents''': Maid Of Athlone (or Enchanted Lady); Holyland / Hunter's Purse; Turn The Bellows Quickly / Turn Up The Tables; One Misty Moisty Morning; The Banks / Pound Hill; The Dawn / Paddy Lynn's Delight; Pretty Saro; The Boy In The Gap / The Humours Of Scarriff; The Gold Ring / The Night Of The Wedding; Chattering Magpie / Flax In Bloom / Paddy Kelly's; Mattie Groves; O'Rourkes / Wild Irishman; Sally Brown / Pat Burke's; Lord Gordon's / Lord McDonald's; Mooncoin / Queen Of The Fair; Moving Cloud / Dowd's Favourite.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/3508|title = The Dawn by Shaskeen on the Session| date=22 November 2009 }}</ref>
*''The Ash Plant'', Release Records XRL5005, 1978.<ref name="selfdiscog" />
:'''Personnel''':Tom Cussen(banjo) Benny O'Connor(drums) John Dooley (English vocals), John Walsh (accordion), Seán Conway (flute), and guests Mark Gregory (guitar), Carl Hession (piano).<ref>ITMA catalog entry 3643-LP viewed on 5 July 2010. http://www.itma.ie/</ref>
*''Traditional Irish Music'', Release Records, [1978?]. Audiocassette, 12 tracks.
:'''Personnel''': Tom Cussen (banjo, mandolin); Charlie Harris (accordion); Benny O'Connor (drums); Mike Fahy (guitar, vocals).<ref>OCLC record number 263931847 viewed on 4 July 2010</ref>
*''The Joys of Life. Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes and Songs,'' Faoileann Records FA3502, 1983.<ref name="selfdiscog" /> Co-published as G.T.D. Heritage Recording.
:'''Personnel''': Tom Cussen http://www.banjo.ie (banjo, mandolin); Benny O'Connor (drums, bodhran, bongos); Seán Conway (flute, whistle, guitar, vocals); Mike Fahy (guitar, vocals); Charlie Harris (accordion). 
:'''Contents''': 1. Joys of Life - 2. Boy in the Anderson's (reel) - 3. Ballroom Favourites (barn dances) - 4. Shawl of Galway Grey (song) - 5. Turnpike Gate; Ten Pound Flout (reels) - 6. Banks of Lough Gowna; John Brennan's; Sligo Reel (medley) - 7. Volunteer;Ships are Sailing; Redhaired Lass (reel) - 8. Morning Dew; Cooley's Earl's Chair (reels) - 9. McCarthy's; Lawson's (hornpipes) - 10. May Morning Dew (song) - 11. Strike the Gay Harp; Tailor's Wedding (jigs) - 12. New Policeman; London Lassies (reels) - 13. High Germany (song) - 14. Pigeon on the Gate; The Foxhunters (reels).<ref>OCLC record number 263929088 viewed on 4 July 2010</ref> 
*''Atlantic Breeze'', Faoileann Records	CDFA3504, 1988.<ref name="selfdiscog" />
**Reissue: ''Atlantic Breeze'', Trend Studios CDFA 3504, 1995.<ref name="WorldCat, July 2008">OCLC records viewed in July 2008</ref>
*''The Mouse behind the Dresser'', Faoileann Records CDFA 3505, 1990.<ref name="WorldCat, July 2008"/>
*''My Love Is in America'', GTD Heritage Music CD 072, 1993. The tray label on that disc claims: "This is Shaskeen's sixth album." For more information, personnel, and a verified contents listing, see its [http://www.irishtune.info/album/Shskn+6/ irishtune.info Album Info page].
*''Music for Set Dancing Vol.1.'' Faoileann Records CDFA3502/06, 1994.<ref name="selfdiscog" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://celticgrooves.homestead.com/CG_Shaskeen_Sets.html|title = Shaskeen: Traditional Irish Music for Set Dancing Vol. 1-4}}</ref>
**Reissue: ''Music for Set Dancing and Listening'', Trend Studios CDFA 3502/06, 1997. For further details, personnel, and a verified contents listing, see its [http://www.irishtune.info/album/Shskn+10/ irishtune.info Album Info page]
*''25th Silver Jubilee Collection'', GTD Heritage Music HCD140 or CDFA 3509, 1995.<ref name="WorldCat, July 2008"/>
*''Irish Traditional Music and Song'', released 1 October 1995 on the Outlet label.<ref name="Amazon.uk, July 2008">Amazon.uk, viewed in July 2008</ref>
*''A Collection of Jigs and Reels'', released 13 July 1998 on the Hallmark label.<ref name="Amazon.uk, July 2008"/>
*''Irish Pub Session'', released 4 January 2000.<ref name="Amazon.com, July 2008">Amazon.com, viewed in July 2008</ref>

=== DVD ===

''Shaskeen: Irish Pub Session'', released 16 May 2006 on the Doonaree label.<ref name="Amazon.com, July 2008"/>

== References ==
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== External links == 
* [http://www.shaskeen.net Official band Web site]

Category:Irish folk music groups
Category:1970s in Irish music
Category:1980s in Irish music
Category:1990s in Irish music
Category:2000s in Irish music

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