A standard of Irish music is maintained by competition,specifically county feis,first three to provincial feis, first three to nationali.e Fleadh Ceol,last weekend in August(its in Listowel this year,just seven miles away).Last year my nephew won the under 15 accordian,he's touring England and Scotland (not Wales!!)in February. On anothr note,I have combined Irish tunes with quite a few modern rythms,rock ,blues,.jazz,funk etc. E.g The Pinch of Snuff/Reggae,Maid behind the bar/ska,and songs Wild Rover/The guns of Navarone-ska Jungle Boogie/The Musical Priest Cunla/how can I descibe it,metal,distorted with solos that were ummm!!! Great fun