Clancy Brothers Influence
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Updated: 10 Dec 2017
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Created bySam Heldmann
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UVF-Activism beginsThe Brother's music is introduced to
Ireland by Ciaràn Mac Mathùna on Irish
National RadioClancy Brothers go on a
sold-out tour in IrelandEvery third album sold in
Ireland is one of the Brother'sBattle of the Bogside
Loyalist parade passing through the nationalist
Bogside area sparks two days of rioting.
Troops are called in.Bloody Sunday. Thirteen people
shot dead by British troops
while protesting internment.Good Friday AgreementTradition Records, the Brother's record
label is formedEnd of WW2Periods
Band Members
are bornInternment.
Over 2000 people arrestedBoth sides commit numerous atrocities like bombing bars and discos and killing politiciansThe height of the Brothers' popularityPaddy and Tom Clancy Serve in the IRAPaddy and Tom serve in the RAFThe various members emigrate to the US
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