For me, diversity is one of the greatest strengths of the Irish repertoire. The danger of favouring one category over has been underlined for me by the Irish music organisation's (CCE) neglect of, verging on hostility to the Anglo repertoire.
Jim Carroll,I agree.
If I recall correctly,Comhaltas disqualify singers in their competetions who perform songs that are translations from the Irish Language into English,or songs that are in 3/4time.
they DO have sections for singing Irish songs in the English language,however in practice like all their competetions,much depends on the judges, prejudices, likes and dislikes.
Jim,can you give examples of Comhaltas neglect of the Anglo repertoire.
Dick Miles