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Clannad

Musical Group
Forfans of celtic and irish folk, gaelic song enthusiasts, and seekers of atmospheric folk traditions.
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The Profile

Clannad are an Irish family band formed in 1970 in Gweedore, County Donegal, by siblings Máire (Moya), Ciarán and Pól Brennan with their uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan. They blend traditional Irish music with folk, ambient and new-age elements and achieved international fame with Theme from Harry’s Game and the Bono duet In a Lifetime.

Irish Celtic folk group from Gweedore, County Donegal; formed in 1970 by the Brennan siblings and their uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan. Known for Theme from Harry’s Game (1982), the Robin of Sherwood soundtrack Legend (1984), and In a Lifetime with Bono (on Macalla, 1985).

A single, glowing review celebrates Clannad’s Dúlamán as a Gaelic-sung, acoustic Celtic folk treasure. The writer praises Máire Brennan’s voice and singles out Siuil a Run as a heart-melting masterpiece. It frames Clannad as a legendary Irish group and recounts a moving live experience. The piece brims with affection, memory, and respect.

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