Ian C

Point taken. But Ian, the tradition is so vibrant here in Ireland. I am a Geordie and I came through the clubs etc. in the North East. Living tradition was very hard to find even in the late sixties. Even those wonderful people, the Elliotts of Birtley, had to resort to singing their wonderful songs in a folk club. I know it is still alive and people like you are helping to keep it that way but it simply does not compare with the tradition here.