Biography
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Years Active
1987 – present (37 years)
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Founded In
Gweedore, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
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Members
- Ciarán Curran
- Ciarán Tourish
- Dermot Byrne (1994 – 2013)
- Dáithí Sproule
- Frankie Kennedy (1987 – 1994)
Altan is an Irish folk and traditional music group, which formed in Gweedore, County Donegal in 1987. The popular outfit, who are led by the world-renowned fiddler and vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, have been driven by many critically acclaimed albums and a relentless touring schedule. They emerged during the 1990s as one of Ireland’s premiere traditional musical groups and have since sold millions of records worldwide.
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