In the mid-19th century, a Celtic revival led to an increased use of the ringed cross in Ireland, and the Celtic Cross became not only a religious symbol but an emblem of Celtic identity.

IT IS THE SYMBOL OF THE COUNTRY ... SO IN CLASSICAL JAZZ OR FOLK ART SO CELTIC MUSIC WOULD FALL INTO THE FOLK ART CATEGORY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY THE FAST IRISH JIGS AND REELS, IT BECOMES A LOT ...