So true mustradclub. Good to see 'The Favourite' get a mention and very apt considering the rest of your post. One fine example being Tommy McManamon the son of the publican. Sadly Tommy died mid December (RIP Beastie) but one of the finest tenor banjo players you could wish to hear. Tommy being brought up in London spoke like the true Suvner but his roots were pure Irish. If someone who didn't know him heard him speak he would be described as English.

Anyone interested in Irish sessions of the 60's should check out 'Paddy in the Smoke', the legendary album recorded at The Favourite. Heaving with the finest exponents of Irish trad at the time.

I'd put my neck out to say most of the 'Irish' music in London played by English sounding musos is indeed being played by second generation Irish. The Pogues and The Popes spring to mind immediately. They may drop their 'aitches' but they were all brought up listening to The Dubs at home!

I also wondered which pub Leadfingers refers to.