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Clannad Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the Irish musical group, Clannad.

A multiple-choice quiz by sillacaliente. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Author
sillacaliente

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,289

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The name Clannad comes from "Clann as Dore" meaning "Family from Dore", but where is the village of Dore that is referred to here? Hint

County Donegal

County Mayo

County Kerry

South Yorkshire

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the title of the first Clannad album released? Hint

Crann Ull

Macalla

D�lam�n

Clannad

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Question 3 of 10

3. Eithne N� Bhraon�in, better known to the world as Enya, appeared on which two early Clannad albums? Hint

"Macalla" and "Magical Ring"

"Clannad" and "Clannad 2"

"Crann Ull" and "Fuaim"

"D�lam�n" and "Legend"

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Question 4 of 10

4. What relation are twins Noel and P�draig Duggan to the other members of Clannad? Hint

Brothers-in-law

Cousins

No relation at all

Uncles

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Question 5 of 10

5. How is M�ire's name pronounced (approximately)? Hint

Mary

Marie

Mare

Moya

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Question 6 of 10

6. The song title "An Gabhar B�n" means what? Hint

A starry night

The white goat

The last rose of summer

In flagrante delicto

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Question 7 of 10

7. The live album "Clannad in Concert", released in 1979, was recorded on Clannad's 1978 tour of which country? Hint

Switzerland

Germany

Australia

USA

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which two songs had their first *album* release on Clannad's 1989 compilation, "Pastpresent"? Hint

"Closer to Your Heart" and "White Fool"

"The Hunter" and "World of Difference"

"Second Nature" and "In a Lifetime"

"Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn)" and "Newgrange"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which was the first Clannad album recorded entirely in English? Hint

Legend

Landmarks

Magical Ring

Sirius

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of Clannad's album titles is an ancient name for Ireland? Hint

Banba

D�lam�n

Fuaim

Macalla

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The name Clannad comes from "Clann as Dore" meaning "Family from Dore", but where is the village of Dore that is referred to here?

Answer: County Donegal

There is a Dore near Sheffield, England, but I doubt that the inhabitants are very Irish!

2. What was the title of the first Clannad album released?

Answer: Clannad

It came out in 1973, but the master tapes went missing. (The album was apparently rereleased in 1982 as "The Pretty Maid".) A re-engineered version (with bonus track) was released in 1997. "D�lam�n" was released in 1976, "Crann Ull" in 1980 and "Macalla" in 1985.

3. Eithne N� Bhraon�in, better known to the world as Enya, appeared on which two early Clannad albums?

Answer: "Crann Ull" and "Fuaim"

"Crann Ull" means "apple tree" and "Fuaim" (pronounced "foom") means "sound".

4. What relation are twins Noel and P�draig Duggan to the other members of Clannad?

Answer: Uncles

The Duggans and Friends have released their first 'solo' album entitled "Rubicon".

5. How is M�ire's name pronounced (approximately)?

Answer: Moya

You just gotta love Irish spelling!

6. The song title "An Gabhar B�n" means what?

Answer: The white goat

"An Gabhar B�n" first appeared on "Clannad 2", and later on the live album, "Ring of Gold".

7. The live album "Clannad in Concert", released in 1979, was recorded on Clannad's 1978 tour of which country?

Answer: Switzerland

It was produced and engineered by Nicky Ryan.

8. Which two songs had their first *album* release on Clannad's 1989 compilation, "Pastpresent"?

Answer: "The Hunter" and "World of Difference"

"The Hunter" was released as a single the same year, and "World of Difference" appeared on the 'single' "Hourglass/Theme from Harry's Game", also released in 1989, one of Clannad's busiest years.

9. Which was the first Clannad album recorded entirely in English?

Answer: Legend

"Legend", released in 1984, featured music from the TV series, "Robin of Sherwood".

10. Which of Clannad's album titles is an ancient name for Ireland?

Answer: Banba

"Fuaim" means "sound". "D�lam�n" means "seaweed". "Macalla" means "echo".

Source: Author sillacaliente

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