Sorefingers, the goodtime irish music the Dubliners made popular is not threatened by the Chieftains or people who strive to play the way they do.

Since the Pogues made themselves a name with playing that kind of music folk-punk-style there are lots of bands jumping on that bandwagon, who lack the credibility/songwritership of the Pogues/McGowan. It is them who are turning it into cheap pub music.

You might say that the Chieftains, on the other hand, try to lift irish tunes (which - as dance tunes gernerally are "goodtime"-music)up to "serious" music.

Can you blame people for the wish to be serious musicians rather than mere musical wallpaper for the brewery trade?

Regards
Ernest