Many years ago now I once found myself at an Andy Irvine gig in a Folk Club abroad. It was quite a small venue and he was playing to about 30-35 people. Splendid night and he really seemed to enjoy it. Had a long chat to him afterwards and I tend to take people as I find them. In Andy Irvine's case I found him to be an extremely pleasant and charming man both to listen to in performance and to talk to.