Northern Irish Punk

Northern Irish Punk is a genre of punk rock music that originated in Northern Ireland in the late 1970s. It is characterized by its fast-paced, aggressive sound and its lyrical themes of political and social unrest. The genre is heavily influenced by traditional Irish music, as well as British punk and post-punk. It is often associated with the Troubles, a period of political and sectarian violence in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to the late 1990s. Notable bands in the genre include Stiff Little Fingers, The Undertones, and The Outcasts.