In the 1980s, the band garnered international acclaim, touring Ireland in 1981 and 1985 and capturing first place in the Dublin and Limerick St. Patrick's Day Parades on each trip. The band continued its success on a national level as well, taking first place at the World of Music Festival in San Diego, California in 1983 and 1987, and at the Festivals of Music in Orlando, Florida in 1989.
The band's rise to fame during the 1980s involved international recognition through their tours of Ireland (Dublin and Limerick St. Patrick's Day Parades) and national success at events like the World of Music Festival in San Diego, California, and Festivals of Music in Orlando, Florida.