many musical styles and has also written many comic songs. Political and social agenda Robbie became politically aware in Derry in 1967 while staying at a friends house in the Bogside. On a Monday morning, the mother of one of his friends left for work and the father stayed at home to look after the kids. When asked why his dad did not work he was told "We are nationalists, they will not give us work." On returning to Dublin he became involved with social issues and has continued working for civil rights for people whenever he can. He took part in many peace rallies and protest marches through the 1970s and 1980s. One of his early songs was in reference to a young girl, Carol Kelly, being shot dead by a plastic bullet in Belfast. Many of his songs refer to the futility of war, including War Is Just For Losers, Only Fools Talk Of War, which have both been performed at many peace rallies and concerts. One of his more recent songs is entitled War Is A Mental Disease. He does not believe in nationalism or man-made religion as he feels they only divide people. References Irish folk singers Irish male singer-songwriters Living people 1951 births Musicians from Dublin (city)