Oh bollox - I know how big the Irish population is as I am a member of it! whereas you clearly do not understand what the state of other music is in the Uk. I am in no way challenging peoples right to play Irish music - I love it- and as for closing Irish sessions down thats pure shite - the number of sessions I've seen taken over by Irish music yes to the detriment of other forms of music is quite high so get your facts right.