Alisha McMahon

Biography

Alisha is a multi-instrumentalist who comes from a musical family in East Clare. In her early years, she learned her fiddle playing from her mother, Paula O’Regan, and her harp from Fionnuala Rooney. In later years she went on to study music and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Irish Music and Dance from the University of Limerick. During her time completing her degree, Alisha got the opportunity to be under the instruction of great harp players such as Michelle Mulcahy, Elaine Hogan and Lisa Canny, who have influenced her playing in various ways. Alisha has toured extensively and has performed in many countries such as Germany, Austria, France, Norway, America and Canada with many different and diverse groups.