Clannad will return to Australia for the first time in 18 years for shows in October and November.
The group, from Gaoth Dobhair, are touring to mark their 40th anniversary.
Clannad formed in 1970 with siblings Moya, Pol and Ciaran Brennan and their twin uncles Padraig and Noel Duggan. Their first album Clannad was released in 1970.
Clannad were nominated for Grammy Awards in 1993 and 1996 and won a Grammy in 1998 for the studio album Landmarks.
To mark the 40th anniversary Clannad will release Nadur, their first album since Landmarks 15 years ago.
Tickets for the 2013 Australian tour go on sale at 10am August 16.
Clannad will play the following dates:
October 26 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
October 28 – City Hall, Brisbane
October 30 – State Theatre, Sydney
November 1 – Astor Theatre, Perth
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