Where did name Planxty come from?

“Planxty” is thought to be a corruption of the Irish word and popular toast “sláinte”, meaning “good health.” Another possible explanation is that it is derived from the Latin planctus, a medieval lament composed in honour of a deceased person or a tragic event.

What is a Planxty tune?

In O’carolans context a planxty is simply a tune written for and dedicated to a patron. Consider he depended on these patrons for his livelihood so an original tune is part of his product.

Did Paul Brady play with Planxty?

They moved to London, England, in 1969 and subsequently to New York City in 1972 to expand their audience. Despite some success, Brady returned to Ireland in 1974 to join the Irish group Planxty, the band that would subsequently launch the solo careers of Andy Irvine, Liam O’Flynn, Dónal Lunny, and Christy Moore.

When did Planxty break up?

The band split in 1975, reconvening in 1978, and sundering again in 1982 (Christy and Donal had both left to form Moving Hearts), but now it is time for what the band have wryly christened Planxty’s “third coming”.

When did Christy Moore leave Planxty?

1975
After leaving Planxty in 1975, Moore continued on his solo career, reforming his old band on occasion (which he has been doing ever since). He also formed the band Moving Hearts with Lunny and five other musicians in 1980.

What age is Christy Dignam?

61 years (May 23, 1960)
Christy Dignam/Age

Did Christy Dignam write crazy world?

Watch: Christy Dignam has rewritten ‘Crazy World’ on behalf of the Irish government. Christy Dignam, lead singer of Aslan, has rewritten one of the bands most famous songs on behalf of the Irish government.

Who is Christy Dignam daughter?

Kiera Dignam
Christy Dignam/Daughters

What age is Christy Moore?

76 years (May 7, 1945)
Christy Moore/Age

Who is Christy Moore married to?

Valerie Isaacsonm. 1973
Christy Moore/Spouse

Is Declan Sinnott married?

He married Kathy Sinnott (née Kelly) when he was twenty two. They had nine children together, but are now separated.

Who played guitar with Christy Moore?

Declan Sinnott
This is a saying I made up especially for Declan Sinnott, the man known to many as Christy Moore’s guitarist sidekick. Now a singer-songwriter in his own right, Wexford-raised, Bandon-based Sinnott is about to embark on a tour to promote his superb second album Window On The World.