CLADDAGH RECORDS NEWSLETTER 
                                   Nov 1998

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THE ORCHARD. Sean Tyrrell. LMCD 002. The long awaited second album from the
great Galway singer. The best singer in Ireland has assembled a group of
contemporary and traditional songs which he sings with a passionate
conviction. The album is blessed with some mighty musicians and is produced
by Sean himself and Davy Spillane. Cry of a Dreamer was a great album;
this one is even better.

THE FIDDLE MUSIC OF DONEGAL volume 2. Various artists. CNF 002. Fiddle music
from the current masters of the Donegal tradition. Players include Vincent
Campbell, Maurice Bradley, Stephen Campbell, Roisin McGrory & Damian
Harrigan, James Byrne and Ronan Galvin.

THE WORDS THAT REMAIN. Solas. SHCD 78023. This is the third album from the
extremely popular Irish-American group.

BLOOD AND GOLD. Maca. TACD 4006. A new vocal group of ex-members of Anuna.
The songs are traditional and modern.

SONG FOR IRELAND. Mary Black. G2 10050. Compilation from the more
traditional side of Marys songs. Not for sale within Ireland.

RESTLESS SPIRIT. Tommy Fleming. TORTECD 224. First solo album from the
popular Irish tenor who appeared on De Dananns Hibernian Rhapsody.

JOYFUL NOISE. Various artists. GLCD 108. Another Green Linnet compilation
(double CD), this time including tracks from Altan, Martin Hayes, Niamh
Parsons, Patrick Street, Liz Carroll, Seamus Egan, Silly Wizard and more.

IRELAND MOTHER IRELAND Vols. 1&2. John McCormack. CHCD 2013 and 2014.
Re-issues of 78s, concentrating on the Irish part of McCormacks repertoire.

DUCHAS. Michael Casey and Danny Brouder. Songs and tunes on accordion,
fiddle and guitar.