Planxty is an
Irish folk music band formed in January 1972, consisting initially of
Christy Moore (vocals,
acoustic guitar,
bodhrán),
Andy Irvine (vocals,
mandolin,
mandola,
bouzouki,
hurdy-gurdy,
harmonica),
Dónal Lunny (
bouzouki, guitars), and
Liam O'Flynn (
uilleann pipes,
tin whistle). They quickly revolutionized and popularized
Irish folk music, touring and recording to great acclaim.