Horslips is an Irish Celtic rock band that had a significant impact on the Irish music scene from 1970 to 1980. Fusing traditional Irish music with rock and roll, the band offered a unique sound that influenced the Celtic rock genre. Notable band members include Barry Devlin, Jim Lockhart, and Eamon Carr. Their influential works include their debut album "Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part" and the critically acclaimed "The Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony", both of which helped shape the sound of Irish music in the modern era.