Off the topic of the thread, and while I also would hate any return to an old debate that was indeed an "absolute nadir of bitchery", I'll note that the Elizabeth Cronin review is still present on the Musical Traditions site. The review index (under "Ireland" in the Main Reviews drop-down menu) has headings grouped under "Individual Performers" -- where that one appears, "Various Performers" -- where "Around the Hills of Clare" appears, and "Books" -- where the Cronin review is also listed.

Perhaps best to get the cds themselves, which nobody debated were of value, and make your own judgements, though. Criticism is a tricky subject. :-)

~ Becky in Tucson