The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem were an influential Irish folk music group active primarily in the 1950s and 1960s. Known for their energetic performances and rich harmonies, they played a key role in popularizing traditional Irish music worldwide, especially in the United States. The group consisted of brothers Paddy, Tom, and Liam Clancy, along with their friend Tommy Makem, a talented singer and songwriter. Their distinctive Aran sweaters and spirited stage presence helped bring Irish folk music into the mainstream during the folk revival era.