Ireland In 50 Albums, No 24: The Táin, by Horslips (1973)
Horslips second album The Táin dipped into Celtic mythology and also gave the band their classic hit 'Dearg Doom'
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It was early 1973 and Horslips were holed up at the Manor, a swish residential studio in the Oxfordshire countryside. Their debut album had enjoyed considerable success back home and they wanted their follow-up to be extra special.