Mudcatters who don't know already should be delighted to learn that the 1968 (?) LP, Once I Loved, by Sarah and Rita Keane of Caherlistrane, Co. Galway has just been reissued on CD. Claddagh CC4CD.

I can't tell you anything more than that, except that seminal is not a bad word to use here. So are mesmerising, stunning, wonderful and breathtaking.

The complete track list is below but for anyone who doesn't know, Lord Donegal is their staggering 7 minute version of the Child ballad, Lord Lovell.

Once I Loved; Lord Donegal; Moll Dubh an Ghleanna; A Stór mo Chroi; When Two Lovers Meet; Túirne Mháire; The Banks of the Moorlough Shore; Sail Óg Rua; I'm Thinking, Ever Thinking; Tá mo Chleamhnas Déanta; An Droighneán Donn.