Culture That Made Me: Andy Irvine on music favourites and acting with Peter Sellers

During a legendary music career, Irvine has been a member of Sweeney’s Men, Planxty, and LAPD, as well as other bands and solo ventures

Andy Irvine performs at De Barra’s in Clonakilty on Thursday, 15 September.

Andy Irvine, 80, grew up in London. His mother was from Co Antrim, his father from Glasgow. In 1951, he acted in the film A Tale of Five Cities, one of many notable stage and screen credits over the following decade. 

During a legendary music career, he has been a member of Sweeney’s Men, Planxty, and LAPD, as well as other bands and solo ventures. He will perform at De Barra’s, 9pm, Thursday, 15 September as part of the Clonakilty International Guitar Festival.