People should not take offense at writing in CAPS.   We've become too ingrained to believe that it is "shouting", when the writer obviously meant no harm. The words should speak for themselves, not the style in which they are presented.

That was a beautiful memory to share Mogga. I only spoke to Paddy once on a telephone interview, and he was very gracious and warm. Your memories of the man really cement the feeling I had about him.

This is a very sad time, but I take comfort in the fact that the Clancy's and Tommy Makem instilled a love of this music in many of us. In addition to bringing the world of Irish music to our attention, they also helped played a major role in helping to spark the folk revival in this country and I don't think they get enough credit for that.