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THE CHIEFTAINS

Chronicles: 60 Years Of The Chieftains

CLADDAGH

8/10

PERHAPS it’s only now, with the passing of founder Paddy Moloney, that we can appreciate the enormity of The Chieftains’ achievement. Their longevity and profuse output (44 albums) are cause for celebration, but their real legacy is

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