Sharon Shannon’s ‘A Thing Called Love: Songs for Leo’, is a beautiful collection of music to mark the passing of her partner Leo Healy in 2008. ‘Songs for Leo’ was recorded in 2008 when Leo died suddenly of a heart attack aged 46. During the weeks following, Sharon invited friends and musical colleagues into the studio to record an album of songs that were special to her. ‘Songs for Leo’ was intended as a source of comfort for herself and the Healy family and was never released commercially. Just one hundred copies were printed at the time and given to friends and family. In light of Covid-19, Sharon decided that the album should be heard by everyone, especially those affected by coronavirus.

Rosabel’s Rooms, in partnership with Irish Hospice Foundation, was established in memory of Rosabel Monroe, who died suddenly and unexpectedly aged 16 months in April 2017. Rosabel was the daughter of close friends of Sharon’s, Suzanne McClean and Gary Monroe. The charity aims to provide direct financial and therapeutic support to bereaved parents and families around Ireland.

1.        A Thing Called Love - Sharon Shannon feat. Greg Cotter & Aoife O'Donovan

2.        Here Comes The Sun - Sharon Shannon feat. Jack Maher & Aoife O'Donovan

3.        Old Time Religion - Sharon Shannon feat. Kelvin Busher, Gerry Paul, Jack Maher, Greg Cotter & The Brennan Sisters

4.        You Got Gold - Sharon Shannon feat. John Hoban & Aoife O'Donovan

5.        Que Lejos Estoy Del Suelo - Sharon Shannon feat. Eleanor Shanley

6.        The Weight - Sharon Shannon feat. Kelvin Busher, Gerry Paul & Jack Maher

7.        Annie's Song - Sharon Shannon feat. Séamus Begley & Aoife O'Donovan

8.        Smile - Sharon Shannon feat. Jack Maher, Eleanor Shanley & Aoife O'Donovan

9.        Take Me Home - Sharon Shannon feat. Kelvin Busher, Greg Cotter, Jack Maher & Aoife O'Donovan

10.  Sarah - Sharon Shannon feat. Mundy

11.  You're In My Love - Sharon Shannon feat. The Brennan Sisters

12.  Jesus On The Mainline - Sharon Shannon feat. Gerry Paul, Kelvin Busher, Greg Cotter, Jack Maher & The Brennans

13.  A Thing Called Love (Reprise) - Sharon Shannon feat. Aoife O'Donovan & Greg Cotter