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==Etymology==<!-- EDITOR'S NOTE – LINKED TO AT [[Bard#Etymology and origin]] – PLEASE UPDATE LINK THERE IF THIS SECTION NAME IS CHANGED --> "Planxty" was a word used by people who named works by harper [[Turlough O'Carolan]] after his death, and is believed to denote a tribute to a particular person: "Planxty Irwin," for example, would be in honour of Colonel John Irwin of [[Sligo]]. "Planxty" is thought to be a corruption of the [[Irish language|Irish]] word and popular [[toast (honor)|toast]] "[[sláinte]]", meaning "good health." Another possible explanation is that it is derived from the Latin ''[[planctus]]'', a medieval lament composed in honour of a deceased person or a tragic event; also suggested is [[Ancient Greek]] {{lang|grc|πλαγκτός}} (''planktos'', "wandering, roaming.")<ref>''Notes and Queries''. (1871:41). United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.</ref> Regardless of its origin, the name, which replaced the provisional "CLAD" (Christy – Liam – Andy – Dónal), turned out to be a good fit, as O'Carolan's music would play an important part in the band's repertoire. (see "[[#Influences|Influences]]", below).
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