Irish trad star Sharon Shannon makes a welcome return to Oz in the new year as she plays shows in Sydney and Perth.

Sharon Shannon will play shows in Sydney and Perth in January and February respectively.

Sharon kicks off her Aussie tour at the Riverside Theatre in Parramatta, before landing in Sydney to play three nights as part of the Sydney Festival.

The Clare musician will then round off her tour with one-night at the Becks Music Box in WA as part of the Perth International Arts Festival on February 7.

Sharon Shannon 2010 Tour Dates

January 27 :: Parramatta, NSW :: Riverside Theatre

January 29 –  31 :: Sydney :: The Famous Spiegeltent

February 7 :: Perth :: Becks Music Box