Unfortunately, my theory about Planxty's untimely demise is slightly more cynical. Paul Brady joined Planxty in the late Seventies, then several months later, the band split. They re-formed to make the Album ( minus Brady), After the Break, but then split again. When Christy Moore was honoured on the Late Late Show, neither Paul Brady nor Andy Irvine ( the latter being one of the original Planxties) were present. I sense a fall-out. Call me cynical if you want, but musicians are infamous for the temperment.