To those critising this thread - you do not understand the Irish Tradition. For centuries songs have been used in Ireland for Social and Political commentary. The use of wit and satire are particularly prized. The real answer to a song you dislike is to write a rebuttal. The political songs are used for internal propaganda to rally supporters rather than directed at the enemy. It is unfortunate but not unsuprising that IRA fund raisers should have hijacked this tradition post 1969. Many fine songs have also been written condemning the violence of this period. I trust that history will judge what songs are remembered and those to be forgotten just as it always has. Remember the songs are a reflection of the times rather than a causative factor. Look at Hollywood's portrayal of history and you will see that most of the hero's are home grown.
This is Irish traditional music so if your into it your going to have to accept the warts as well and trust the censorship of time. Any other form of censorship doesn't work.