LEGENDARY Irish folk band Clannad have announced they will play a show at The Royal Albert Hall later this year. The performance will mark the 40th anniversary of BAFTA-winning television programme Robin of Sherwood . 3 The three surviving members of Clannad (pictured furthest to the right) will take to the stage for a special performance at The Royal Albert Hall Credit: Rex Features 3 The group's most famous line-up included siblings Ciarán, Moya and Pól Brennan, as well as their late uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan Credit: Redferns 3 Michael Praed starred in the beloved ITV programme Robin of Sherwood Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Clannad provided the show's BAFTA-winning musical score.
The group, which comprises siblings Ciarán, Moya and Pól Brennan, made their live debut in 1970 at a music competition in Letterkenny, County Donegal. As well as the siblings, the original line-up also included their late twin uncles, Pádraig Duggan (died 2016) and Noel Duggan (died 2022). Meanwhile, the band also previously featured Enya, one of Ireland’s best-known and highest selling singers and composers.
She is the sister of the three Brennan siblings and niece of Noel and Pádraig Duggan. The Royal Albert Hall performance will take place on October 30, with tickets going on presale from Wednesday, May 22 followed by general on sale on Friday, May 24. It will be Clannad’s only live show of 2024 and follows the conclusion of their In A Lifetime - Farewell Tour which w.
