The same Giraldus Cambrensis was also very keen on the skill in singing in harmony he found in northern England and Wales, an art in which he reckoned they were the main(or only?) exponents.
That's another inriguing thing worth remembering on this day when we all celebrate the results of poor Patrick's unlucky capture by Irish slavers. Opinions differ as to whether he was dargged from wales or Cumberland on that occasion, but it is interesting to speculate if he took any harmony skills with him, as well as his Christianity.
    Anyway, do turn up at the Bird in hand, Etruria, tonight, wwhen I hope jis and reels, and harmony singing, will be equally in evidence. Though I fear there won't be any harp players, unless someone turns up and surprises us.