Doing their bit to make the world a better — and cleaner — place

Musician Sharon Shannon is not afraid to get her hands dirty in a bid to keep Galway's Claddagh beach a bit cleaner, writes  Lorna Siggins

Musician Sharon Shannon displays baby wipes found on Claddagh beach, Galway. Photo: Ray Ryan

SHARON Shannon may have just released a new album and delighted the nation last month with her electric guitar skills on RTÉ’s Late Late Show.

However, if you ever spotted her lookalike down on Galway’s Claddagh beach with gloves and a rubbish collection bag, that would have been the award-winning musician.