Originally released in 2005, Compass Records is proud to re-issue Altan’s10th studio album, LOCAL GROUND. The renowned Irish traditionalists havealways celebrated and valued the “local” in their music, realizing that musiccan be said to be of and from a place. This celebration of place is important toAltan; they’re always aware of their geographical and musical roots in Donegal,way up in the northwest of Ireland. Donegal is a place of great beauty, andthe rugged landscape is reflected both in the character of the people and inthe music, culture and language of its people. After over three decades, Altanretain the energy and enthusiasm that originally shaped and propelled theirmusic, with friendships that have been forged and proven in innumerablekitchen and pub sessions from their beginnings in Ireland to concert halls andstages throughout the world. Their dynamic live shows continue to convey apride and respect for a tradition leading to global recognition as ambassadorsfor the musical heritage they love.According to ALLMUSIC, “Altan have managed to rediscover the spirit thatoriginally moved them on their tenth studio release. The heavenly voice of leadsinger/fiddler Maighread Ní Mhaonaigh has never sounded better, especially onstandout ballads like ‘As I Roved Out’ and ‘The Wind and Rain,’ and the group,always a single organism, rips through piece after piece like the bandmembers’lives depended on it. Other highlights include the fiery ‘Tommy Peoples/TheRoad to Cashel/The Repeal of the Union/Richie’s Reel,’ the rousing traditionaltale of young love ‘Éirigh ‘s Cuir Ort Do Chuid Éadaigh’ and the gorgeous closer,an effective tradition, ‘Dún Do Shúil (Close Your Eyes)’.”

• 1. Eirigh 'S Cuir Ort Do Chuid Eadaigh
• 2. Tommy Peoples/the Road To Cashel/
• 3. The Repeal of the Union/Richie's Reel
• 4. Is the Big Man Within?/Tilly Finn's Reel
• 5. Adieu, My Lovely Nancy
• 6. Bo Mhmn Na Toitean/Con McGinley's Highland/Seanamhach Tube S
• 7. Amhran Pheadair Bhreathnaigh
• 8. The Roseville
• 9. As I Roved Out
• 10. Sport
• 11. The Humours of Castlefin/Nia's Dance/ an Duidin
• 12. The Wind and Rain
• 13. The Silver Slipper
• 14. Dun Do Shuil (Close Your Eyes)