The story of Clannad’s rise from a family folk band in rural Donegal to international acclaim is not just a coincidence. It was one of vision, creativity, and meticulous planning. It is also proof of the power of strong management, as chronicled in Johnny Lappin's In A Lifetime: Fr

The story of Clannad’s rise from a family folk band in rural Donegal to international acclaim is not just a coincidence. It was one of vision, creativity, and meticulous planning. It is also proof of the power of strong management, as chronicled in Johnny Lappin's In A Lifetime: Fr

In the summer of 1981, I (Johnny Lappin) was invited by my longtime collaborator Dave Kavanagh, to be part of a groundbreaking event: an open-air rock festival in Castlebar, County Mayo.

When Dave Kavanagh conceived the idea of Celtic Woman in 2004, even the Irish music industry harbored skepticism about its potential for international success.

When Dave Kavanagh conceived the idea of Celtic Woman in 2004, even the Irish music industry harbored skepticism about its potential for international success.