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CD SPECIAL: $15 each for ANY 2 or MORE ordered.
What's New at Dara Records
New releases and recent additions to our catalog
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Keep It Simple
VAN MORRISON
11 new and original songs, all penned, arranged, produced and performed by Van Morrison for this new 2008 studio release.
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VM 1065 CD $16

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Chloë
CHLOE
2008 solo release by Chloë Agnew, a vocalist with the popular concert touring group Celtic Woman. Selections include The Water Is Wide, Ave Maria and Brahms' Lullabye.
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VLT 1521 CD $16

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Celtic Woman Vol. 3
VARIOUS FEMALE ARTISTS
3rd compilation in the series of music by Irish and Celtic female artists from Hearts o' Space. Featured performers: Mary Black, Cherish The Ladies, Maura O'Connell, Dolores Keane and 8 others.
Please Note: This is not music by the popular concert touring group Celtic Woman.
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HOS 1119 CD $16

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The High Kings
THE HIGH KINGS
New studio release from The High Kings features 13 tracks, including The Parting Glass, The Black Velvet Band and a live rendition of The Wild Rover.
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EM 21343 CD $16

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The High Kings in Dublin Live
THE HIGH KINGS
Concert performance by The High Kings includes 17 songs, featuring Will Ye Go Lassie, Go?, The Auld Triangle, Phil The Fluther's Ball and many more.
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EM DVD 213 CD $20

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Timeless Tranquility
PHIL COULTER
2007 collection featuring 14 Phil Coulter favorites. Includes Nancy Spain, Black Is The Colour and The Voyage.
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SH 53018 CD $16

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Celtic Feet
COLIN DUNNE
Irish Dance DVD
Nine-time World Dance Champion Colin Dunne and The Celtic Feet Dance Company demonstrate steps and routines for beginners or experienced dancers alike.
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HTP DVD 1 DVD $20

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The People's Tenor
JOHN McCORMACK
John McCormack was one of the finest lyric tenors of the 20th century. This documentary explores the tenor's life with rare films and photographs taken during The Golden Age of Opera.
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JM DVD 4323 DVD $20

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Iraq
BLACK 47
The latest from Black 47 includes 14 tracks about the war in Iraq. Several come from stories of soldiers who have served there and shared their experiences with composer Larry Kirwan.
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Release Date: March 4, 2008 Pre-order Now!
UFO 1013 CD $16

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Raised on Songs & Stories
RED HURLEY
On DVD & CD
Red Hurley performs 14 favorites in concert in Ireland from 2007. The DVD also includes and interview, plus "The Danny Boy Story."
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Release Date: March 4, 2008 Pre-order Now!
RH DVD 7839 DVD $20

  
RH 7828 CD $16

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Float
FLOGGING MOLLY
New studio recording from Flogging Molly features 11 original music tracks includingPaddy's Lament and the title cut, Float.
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Release Date: March 4, 2008 Pre-order Now!
FM 006 CD $16

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In Love & Light
HEIDI TALBOT
2008 studio release from Heidi Talbot features 12 original tracks.
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HT 4469 CD $16

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Welcome Here Again
MARTIN HAYES and DENNIS CAHILL
The latest Hayes and Cahill studio release contains 18 original tracks of jigs, reels and other tunes.
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MH 1233 CD $16

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Andy Irvine/ Paul Brady
ANDY IRVINE and PAUL BRADY
2008 remastered release of the 1976 classic team-up of Andy Irvine with Paul Brady, and guests Donal Lunny on bouzouki and Kevin Burke on fiddle.
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LUN 3008 CD $16

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The Best of The Bothy Band
THE BOTHY BAND
2008 remastering of The Bothy Band's 1993 compilation featuring 12 tracks of their best recordings.
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LUN 3041 CD $16

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Matt Molloy
MATT MOLLOY
2008 re-release of Matt Molloy's 1994 classic solo includes 15 tracks.
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LUN 3004 CD $16

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Welcome to Scotland
VARIOUS ARTISTS
40 Scottish favourites on this Double-CD package performed by Andy Stewart, Jimmy Shand, Big George and many more.
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SD 40 Double-CD $20

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Tranquility Classics - Phil Coulter's Ireland
PHIL COULTER
This scenic DVD combines selected tracks from 2 earlier Phil Coulter CD releases, the 2007 compilation, Tranquility Classics, and Phil Coulter's Ireland from 1985.
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SH DVD 212 DVD $20

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Other Recent Irish Music Releases
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The Full Score
FRANKIE GAVIN with HIBERNIAN RHAPSODY
Frankie Gavin's fiddle and flute propel this new band, Hibernian Rhapsody, with accomplished sidemen Carl Hession on piano & harpsichord, Derek Hickey on accordion, and vocalist Michelle Lally.
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TA 4020 CD $16

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Together Again
DANIEL O'DONNELL and MARY DUFF
Daniel O'Donnell and fan-favorite duet partner Mary Duff have gone into the studio to record an album of their favorites. Includes Top of The World, Harbour Lights, Hey, Good Lookin', plus 12 others.
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DOD 65 DVD $16

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Signature
MOYA BRENNAN
Latest solo release by Moya Brennan. 13 original tracks including the single, I Will Find You, and Hear My Prayer.
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MB 1703 CD $16

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Donegal
HAIR OF THE DOG
Hair of The Dog turns out their finest blend of Irish folk and traditional, steeped in country/bluegrass, and Celtic rock tempered.
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OE 6 CD $16

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Celtic Treasure
HAYLEY WESTENRA
A 2007 solo release by New Zealander, Hayley Westenra, who joined Celtic Woman this past year. Highlights include The Water is Wide, Scarborough Fair and Shenandoah.
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HW 560 CD $16

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The Meanest of Times
DROPKICK MURPHYS
Dropkick Murphys deliver another raucous, solid performance with their latest release. Guests include Ronnie Drew and Spider Spacey of The Pogues.
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DM 470 CD $16

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The Wind That Shakes The Barley
MOVIE ON DVD
Set in 1916 in Ireland, this historical fiction tale, directed by Ken Loach is the story of Damien (Cillain Murphy), a young Irishman drawn into Ireland's fight for freedom. 2007 release. Running time: 127 mins.
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GMDVD 101 DVD $20

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The Story So Far
BLACK 47
2007 Black 47 release features live performances from legendary gigs at Paddy O'Reilly's, NYC, MTV videos and television appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."
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BCKDVD 1 CD $20

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Live & in Session
TANNAHILL WEAVERS
This versatile release by the Tannahill Weavers combines seven live performance tracks with seven new studio recordings.
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CR 4454 CD $16

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To Hell Or Barbados
DAMIEN DEMPSEY
Critically acclaimed Damien Dempsey releases a new album of original songs, with guest performances by Sharon Shannon and Gerry O'Connor.
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UFO 1010 CD $16

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Four on the Floor
OLD BLIND DOGS
The latest from Scottish band Old Blind Dogs contains both live concert and studio tracks in a balance of accomplished instrumentals and polished vocal tracks.
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CR 4461 CD $16

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Live Over Ireland: Water from the Well
THE CHIEFTAINS
Companion to 2000's Water from The Well CD, this DVD features performances by The Chieftains with their 2002 lineup (including Derek Bell) set against a backdrop of Ireland's loveliest scenery. Guest performers include Van Morrison, Seamus Begley and Altan.
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EVDVD 330 CD $15

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The Best of Van Morrison Vol. 3
VAN MORRISON
Van Morrison releases a collection of 29 of his best songs, many recorded with a roster of guest performers including The Chieftains, Carl Perkins, Ray Charles and Tom Jones, among others.
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EM 78968 Double-CD $25

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Northampton
ENTER THE HAGGIS
The latest release by Enter The Haggis is a live concert, recorded at the Iron Horse, in Northampton, MA.
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UFO 1011 CD $16

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Live in New York - DVD
BILLY CONNOLLY
On DVD
From Billy Connolly's "Too Old to Die Young" Tour, this performance was recorded live at Town Hall in February 2005. 2006 release.
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RDVD 108 DVD $20

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