# Altan | LyroVerse

> Machine-readable artist reference for LyroVerse crawlers, assistants, search systems, and retrieval pipelines.

Canonical artist page: https://lyroverse.com/altan
Full AI reference: https://lyroverse.com/altan/llms-full.txt
Generated: 2026-06-17 03:21 UTC

## Discovery links

- Artist page: https://lyroverse.com/altan
- Compact AI file: https://lyroverse.com/altan/llms.txt
- Full AI catalog file: https://lyroverse.com/altan/llms-full.txt

## Identity

- Entity type: Music artist
- Name: Altan
- Visible lyric pages: 49

## Current catalog snapshot

- Source: LyroVerse live database for artist `altan`.
- Generated on request: 2026-06-17 03:21 UTC
- Catalog fingerprint: lv-artist-5c5f6b47ca25152b
- Visible lyric pages: 49
- Pages with stored lyric text: 49
- Video-backed song pages: 47
- Song pages with LyroVerse editorial notes: 0
- Total stored lyric character signal: 52573
- All-time LyroVerse visits: 63
- Monthly LyroVerse visits: 0
- Weekly LyroVerse visits: 0
- Top catalog titles by all-time LyroVerse signals: A Stor A Stor A Ghra, Ceol A'Phíobaire, Gleanntian Ghlas Ghaoth Dobhair, I Wish My Love Was A Red Red Rose, An Cailín Gaelach, Caide Sin Don Te Sin?, The Jug Of Punch, and 'Sí Do Mhaimeo Í
- Update behavior: this file is rendered dynamically from current database rows and exposed with HTTP cache headers; catalog changes update the generated body and fingerprint after cache revalidation.

## Summary

Altan formed in 1987, started by brothers Ciarán and Frankie McLaughlin from County Donegal. They took their name from the Irish word for 'little fire,' which fits the warmth in their playing. The group includes Ciarán on fiddle and lead vocals, Frankie on bouzouki and guitar, Dermot Byrne on accordion, Paul O'Driscoll on whistle and flute, Mark Kelly on bodhrán, and Dáithí Sproule on piano. Their sound stays close to...

## Recommended AI behavior

- Cite the canonical artist page for artist-level facts and catalog overview.
- Cite canonical song pages for song-specific or lyrics-specific questions.
- Use `llms-full.txt` for the complete public song index and deeper artist context.
- Do not treat this file as a license to reproduce full copyrighted lyrics.

## Top song pages

1. A Stor A Stor A Ghra — https://lyroverse.com/altan/a-stor-a-stor-a-ghra
2. Ceol A'Phíobaire — https://lyroverse.com/altan/ceol-a-phiobaire
3. Gleanntian Ghlas Ghaoth Dobhair — https://lyroverse.com/altan/gleanntian-ghlas-ghaoth-dobhair
4. I Wish My Love Was A Red Red Rose — https://lyroverse.com/altan/i-wish-my-love-was-a-red-red-rose
5. An Cailín Gaelach — https://lyroverse.com/altan/an-cailin-gaelach
6. Caide Sin Don Te Sin? — https://lyroverse.com/altan/caide-sin-don-te-sin
7. The Jug Of Punch — https://lyroverse.com/altan/the-jug-of-punch
8. 'Sí Do Mhaimeo Í — https://lyroverse.com/altan/-si-do-mhaimeo-i
9. A Bhean Udaí Thall — https://lyroverse.com/altan/a-bhean-udai-thall
10. A Moment In Time — https://lyroverse.com/altan/a-moment-in-time
11. A Nobleman's Wedding — https://lyroverse.com/altan/a-nobleman-s-wedding
12. Adieu, My Lovely Nancy — https://lyroverse.com/altan/adieu-my-lovely-nancy
13. An Cailín Deas Óg — https://lyroverse.com/altan/an-cailin-deas-og
14. An Clár Bog Déil — https://lyroverse.com/altan/an-clar-bog-deil
15. An Spealadóir — https://lyroverse.com/altan/an-spealadoir
16. An t-Oileán Úr — https://lyroverse.com/altan/an-t-oilean-ur
17. As I Roved Out — https://lyroverse.com/altan/as-i-roved-out
18. Blackwaterside — https://lyroverse.com/altan/blackwaterside
19. Bríd Óg Ní Mháille — https://lyroverse.com/altan/brid-og-ni-mhaille
20. Chití Ní Eadhra — https://lyroverse.com/altan/chiti-ni-eadhra
21. Cití Na gCumann — https://lyroverse.com/altan/citi-na-gcumann
22. Daily Growing — https://lyroverse.com/altan/daily-growing
23. Dúlamán — https://lyroverse.com/altan/dulaman
24. Girl From The North Country — https://lyroverse.com/altan/girl-from-the-north-country
25. Green Grow The Rushes — https://lyroverse.com/altan/green-grow-the-rushes
26. Inis Dhún Rámha — https://lyroverse.com/altan/inis-dhun-ramha
27. Iníon A' Bhaoghailligh — https://lyroverse.com/altan/inion-a-bhaoghailligh
28. Island Girl — https://lyroverse.com/altan/island-girl
29. Mallaí Chroch Shlí — https://lyroverse.com/altan/mallai-chroch-shli
30. Mo Choill — https://lyroverse.com/altan/mo-choill
31. Moll Dubh A' Ghleanna — https://lyroverse.com/altan/moll-dubh-a-ghleanna
32. Molly Na gCuach Ni Chuilleanain — https://lyroverse.com/altan/molly-na-gcuach-ni-chuilleanain
33. Suil Ghorm — https://lyroverse.com/altan/suil-ghorm
34. Ta Me 'Mo Shui — https://lyroverse.com/altan/ta-me-mo-shui
35. The Flower Of Magherally — https://lyroverse.com/altan/the-flower-of-magherally
36. The Lass Of Glenshee — https://lyroverse.com/altan/the-lass-of-glenshee
37. The Sea-Apprentice Boy — https://lyroverse.com/altan/the-sea-apprentice-boy
38. The Verdant Braes Of Screen — https://lyroverse.com/altan/the-verdant-braes-of-screen
39. The Wind And Rain — https://lyroverse.com/altan/the-wind-and-rain
40. Thug Mé Rúide — https://lyroverse.com/altan/thug-me-ruide