Raglans are an Irish

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band based in

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. Officially formed in 2011, they consist of Stephen Kelly, Conn O'Ruanaidh and Rhos Horan. Their self-titled debut album was released in March 2014 through IRL Records, and reached no.5 in the

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and no.1 in the Irish Indie Chart.

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and Lifehouse. Raglans debut album and live shows have both received critical acclaim. In March 2016 Raglans began recording the follow-up to their 2014 debut album in

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with Chris Murguia and

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of Lifehouse. The record was releasen in October 2016, before they went for another tour.

Discography

Studio albums

References

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