CREATOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

John Sheahan is the creator of The Dubliners Encore and as Executive Producer has been involved in every detail, every musical note, and every story. He is the last living member of the original Dubliners line up and one of Ireland’s best-known musicians. Born in Dublin in 1939, he was a member of The Dubliners for 50 years. John has played with musicians the world over, guest starring on folk, traditional, and rock recordings with artists such as Kate Bush, Rod Stewart, Dolly Parton, Terence Trent D’Arby, and André Rieu. His own compositions, among them the instantly recognisable Marino Waltz, have become essential elements of the Irish musical repertoire.

In 2013 John was conferred with an honorary doctorate in music from Trinity College Dublin and in 2014 his documentary John Sheahan: A Dubliner received two IFTAs (Irish Film & Television Awards). In 2015, his debut collection of poems and lyrics Fiddle Dreams was published, and in 2019, at the age of 80, he released his debut solo album Flirting Fiddles.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Phil Coulter is the musical director of The Dubliners Encore and has been working with the cast from day one, authentically reproducing The Dubliners’ musical style and sound.

As a multi-award-winning songwriter, musician, and record producer, Phil is responsible for hits songs for icons including Elvis Presley and The Bay City Rollers and has produced chart albums for a range of major stars, from Van Morrison to Sinead O’Connor, from James Galway to Billy Connolly. His track record in the Eurovision Song Contest is enviable with major successes; Puppet on a String, Congratulations and All Kinds of Everything.

Phil produced six Dubliners’ albums, as well as writing two of their most loved songs, The Town I Loved So Well and Scorn Not His Simplicity. His many accolades include five Ivor Novello awards, three American Society of Composers awards and a much-cherished Grammy nomination.

PRODUCER

Ceoladh Sheahan is The Dubliners Encore Producer, blending all the artistic ingredients together to produce this exclusive Dubliners show.

As a multi-award-winning film and television producer, she has worked on Ireland’s biggest television entertainment shows, including IFTA award winning Room To Improve, Operation Transformation and Bullyproof. Ceoladh’s film credentials include Róise & Frank, and Oscar nominated Arracht. She also produced the documentary John Sheahan: A Dubliner which won two IFTAs (Irish Film and Television Awards).

A musician in her own right, Ceoladh shared the stage with The Dubliners on many occasions. Her rare insight into what it’s like to be part of a Dubliners performance, combined with producing four landmark Dubliners stage shows for television, gives Ceoladh an unparalleled perspective on the musicians and men behind Ireland’s greatest ever folk group.

“All the Dubliners were like uncles to me, they were family. It has been my great privilege to take on the mantle of recreating the atmosphere and excitement of a Dubliner’s show.”

WRITER & DIRECTOR

Maurice Sweeney is The Dubliners Encore Writer and Director and has worked closely with John Sheahan, Phil Coulter and the cast, to recreate the Dubliners’ iconic story and experience.

A renowned film and television Director, Maurice has a proven ability to capture the true essence of a story. He directed the award-winning documentary John Sheahan: A Dubliner during which he developed a close working relationship with John and an in depth understanding of the history and story of the Dubliners.

Maurice’s achievements include directing and co-writing the critically acclaimed feature documentary I Dolours, as well as directing the three-part drama Penance, both of which were acquired by Netflix. He has won five IFTAs (Irish Film and Television Awards), was awarded Best Director at the London Independent Film Festival, and his film Saving the Titanic won the Gold World Medal for best docudrama at the New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards.

In a career spanning three decades, Maurice has worked on numerous co-productions, for international broadcasters including HISTORY US, BBC, ZDF, ARTE, FIVE, CHANNEL 4 and RTÉ.