The Collection is a compilation album by Irish musical group Clannad, released in 1986 by K-tel International Ltd. It consists of their greatest hits dating back to 1972, with the tracks featuring a mix between pop rock influenced songwriting done by the band in addition to traditional folk music. The album saw a 1987 release on compact disc, which include a comment on the back cover by Irish journalist Tommie Gorman stating: "freed at least by recognition, their creative instincts have found a new strength."

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The Collection
Greatest hits album by Clannad
Released	1986
Genre	Folk rock Irish traditional music Pop rock
Label	RCA
Clannad chronology
Past Present (1989) The Collection (1986) The Angel and the Soldier Boy (1990)

Track listing

1. "Theme From Harry's Game"
2. "Closer to Your Heart"
3. "Lady Marian"
4. "Newgrange"
5. "Mhórag 'S Na Horo Gheallaidh"
6. "Níl Sé Ina Lá (Níl Sé'n Lá)"
7. "Caisleán Óir"
8. "In A Lifetime"
9. "Now Is Here"
10. "Na Buachaillí Álainn"
11. "Down by the Sally Gardens"
12. "Dúlamán"
13. "Robin (The Hooded Man)"