Am I the only one here who absolutely loves this shit? I guess I can add Dropkick Murphys to the already mentioned bands, even though they're a bit heavier and more punk influenced. Rock/punk + Excessive use of bagpipes, flutes, violins etc. = Teh pwn.
The Pogues
MySpace (Sick Bed of CuchulaĆnn is fucking awesome)
The Pogues & The Dubliners - The Irish Rover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHDX9qb2-BQ
(If Ruthlessreviews would make a "Top 10 ugliest musicians of all time" list, Shane MacGowan would be a strong contender for the #1 spot..)
Dropkick Murphys
MySpace
The Warrior's Code
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnjUnZoMQRY
Time To Go (with a fan-made video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2qQZL4rmbI
The Spicy McHaggis Jig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td3UqalILp8
Flogging Molly
Seven Deadly Sins (their best song imho)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKzyhA-lrqM