SWEENEY'S MEN

So called after Suibhne (Sweeney), the seventh-century pagan king of Ulster who, for his impiety, was driven mad and transformed into a bird by the curse of St. Ronan.

For more information on Sweeney's Men see Andy Irvine's excellent website or Ronan Nolan's Irish Music Web. You'll find lots of great stuff on both of these sites and links to all sorts of interesting places.

Abner Burnett, and Johnny toured Ireland and England late last year. Abner has photos of that tour on his website.