I see from The Guardian's 106+ comments that it almost degenerated into the same old embittered anti-MacColl opinions and observations - I almost thought I was still here on a Mudcat thread!
Sadly, I couldn't access the Irish Times article without subscribing.

I'm looking forward to reading both books, esp having been in a group that "supported Peggy Seeger" in her Darwin concert (c.1991?), enjoyed her at Woodford festival in Qld, and seen them in concert together in Perth, WA, many many moons ago.
Love 'em or hate 'em, I feel they are both soooo important to the Folk Revival and have enriched music, theatre, and life in general .....

Wishing all a Happy, Healthy (and yes, moderately Wealthy) 2018 and beyond!

Chiz!
R-J
Down Under