Irish invade England. Gang warfare breaks out as ringlets, empire waisted dresses and demonic effigies introduced to Irish step dancing. Johnny Moynihan introduces the kazoo to Irish music. Johnny Moynihan introduces the bombard to Irish music. 1972 Planxty forms in a second hand clothes shop in the old mining town of Prosperous.
Chieftains record their last album of Irish music.
Christy Moore's voice drops 2 octaves. 1981 Dead Sea Scroll discovered outlining use of arms in Irish step dancing. 1993 Mary Robinson declares Irish to be a global nation, removing the need for further invasion. Pub sessions everywhere empty. Michael Flatley re-introduces sex to Irish dance.