But Dave, what is "Irish tradition"? Ireland has a large Polish community, especially in the Dublin area. Isn't their dance and music part of "Irish tradition." When I've attended instrumental sessions in Ireland, I've seen many young Asians - isn't their music part of "Irish tradition"? And what about the Irish emigrants who live in England, the US, and other parts of the world - is their music part of "Irish tradition"? I think Ireland is more of a melting pot than people might think, and the true Irish tradition is far broader than you seem to think it is. -Joe Offer-
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