CLANNAD shot to fame after their success in the Slógadh festival organised by Gael Linn in the 1970s. Their name derived from Clann as Dobhar (family from Dobhar in the Donegal Gaeltacht).

The songs and tunes on their early albums with Gael Linn demonstrate powerfully the group’s unique arrangements of the traditional idiom. There is at once a nostalgic feel and a timeless quality to these recordings which is guaranteed to bring enjoyment. Produced by Dónal Lunny and Mícheál Ó Domhnaill both of whom also guested on the album.

Side A

1. An Gabhar Bán

2. Eleanor Plunkett

3. Coinleach ghlas an Fhómhair

4. Rince Philib a'Cheoil

5. By Chance It Was

6. Rince Briotánach

Side B

1. Dhéanainn Súgradh

2. Gaoth Barra na dTonn

3. Teidhir abhaile Riú

4. Fairly Shot of Her

5. Chuaigh mé 'na Rosann