GUEST Jim: no reason at all to sing songs about faeries and toffs if they dont interest you. But as you seem to like jigs, reels and hornpipes, why not put in a proportion of your time playing the dance tunes of the part of England where you live. You may find they are just as rewarding as the Irish ones, and you may pass them on to the next generation. If you dont like them, dont bother. It's not a chore. Just a suggestion.
   I've had a lot of pleasure doing just this. My family are Cumbrian. There are a couple of thousand(ish) Cumbrian fiddle tunes to choose from. I've found plenty enough good ones to keep me occupied. Go for it. And sure, I play Irish tunes and cajun tunes as well. We live in the age of radio,TV, CDs, computers. Why not take advantage and look around. I like salami and chorizo, but a big plate of Cumberland sausage, cabbage and mash always hits the spot.