JACQUI SHARKEY is based in the West Donegal village of Bunbeg, Gweedore (Gaoth Dobhair). Her family, generations back, came from Mullaghduff (also in West Donegal). She grew up in Scotland, coming back to live in Donegal in 1990.

Before returning to live to Donegal, Jacqui played solo and with other artists throughout venues in Scotland, and, having then played solo for a number of years in Donegal, became best known as the lead singer and keyboard player with 'The Jury's Out', a band which played Rock, Pop, Country Rock, Blues and Traditional music in various venues throughout Donegal and other parts of Ireland.