The Duggans

The Duggans
Noel and Pádraig Duggan
Background information
Origin	Donegal, Ireland
Genres	Folk Celtic
Years active	2004–present
Labels	MDM.ie
Associated acts	Clannad Moya Brennan Brídín Brennan Norland Wind
Website	http://www.clannad.ie/rubicon.html
Members
Noel Duggan Pádraig Duggan

This is about the duo. For information on the members see Noel Duggan and Pádraig Duggan

The Duggans (Gaelic: Na Dúgáiní)(pron. the doogans) are an Irish musical duo from Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland. The twin brothers Noel and Pádraig Duggan came to prominence in the 1970s with the folk group Clannad, who took a ten year break after winning a Grammy Award for their 1998 album Landmarks. They have since toured extensively with their band, Norland Wind and in 2005 released their first studio album Rubicon, which was met with much critical acclaim and sold well throughout Ireland, although international figures are unknown.

The duo released their début album in 2005, featuring Moya Brennan, Finbar Furey and Orla Fallon among others. The album also features the king of Tory Island.

Rubicon

Main article: Rubicon (The Duggans album)

In 2005, the Duggans recorded their début studio album, made up of traditional songs and ballads in the Irish language along with self-penned songs in English. The album features long-time collaborators Thomas Loefke and Kerstin Blodig of Norland Wind fame, Moya Brennan, Brídín Brennan and Celtic Woman's Órla Fallon.^[1]

Discography

Albums

• Rubicon (2005)

As part of Clannad

Main articles: Clannad#Discography and Clannad#Videography

Compilations

• Irish Ballads (Various artists - 2005)

References

1. ^ Duggan Brothers biography