Back to the same old story - either you are a purist who will sing only politically/regiously correct songs or you are there for the "CRAIC". You can be full of your own ego and sing some 30 verse lament expecting the drinking public to shut up and appreciate the artistry of your performance or you can sing some low down shite ballad and have a laugh. I do the latter.
I have sessions with my friends who appreciate the former .