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In 1998, he released his new single the "Celtic Tiger" which charted just outside the top 20. Shortly after that, his brother, and band leader, Owen Shine died while
Brendan was on tour in the UK in Birmingham. Later that year, his daughter Emily Shine joined his band, and he won the World Country
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Brendan Shine Super Band). He originally made his name as an accordionist before taking up singing and becoming one of Ireland's best-known entertainers. In
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Shine originally started off as a barman. He set up a pub in
Baylough in Athlone, across from St. Comans Park, calling it 'Shine's Bar' and it was run by his wife. Shine has recently sold the pub but the name 'Shine's Bar' remains. He now lives in Moore, on the main road to Shannonbridge, in an
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Grandad (The First Time I Heard Him Say) & Other Family
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1157:"Brendan Shine: Where Did You Meet Her (2012): CD"
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702:"Now I'm Easy (Cocky Farmer)" (1984) – Play 152
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848:"The Irish Charts – All there is to know"
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1075:"Brendan Shine – Grandad – Music Charts"
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422:At Home in Ireland: 18 Sentimental Songs
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726:"Melody for You" (1985) – Play 203 –
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651:"Catch Me If You Can" (1980) – Play –
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735:"You'll Never Go Back" (1986) – Play
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744:"Song for Maria" (1987) – Play 217
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672:"Hey! Louise" (1982) – Play 144 –
669:"Some Broken Hearts Never Mend" –
622:"Dun Laoghaire " (1975) – Play –
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1236:. Best Ever Albums. 22 May 2007.
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1208:"Brendan Shine, Shine on DVD CD"
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547:Live at the Circus Tavern
492:The Best of Brendan Shine
410:Live at the Circus Tavern
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