History of Celtic rock, or punk, from Fairport Convention to Horslips, Pogues, and Dropkick Murphys

Horslips was made up of a group of like-minded musicians, who happened to work in advertising in Dublin. The success of their single Johnny’s Wedding led to their 1972 album Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part and Celtic rock had found its feet. Along with Planxty and the Bothy Band, they changed how a generation [...]

Horselips delivered the promise of a new musicial age, writes Fintan O’Toole …Read more at http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2009/0711/1224250428408.html