I don't think anyone would bitch about it being an Irish instrument in an English folk setting. I don't think, in tgeneral, that we're that parochial!

It's not *that* different to a tabor, after all.

I think what upsets people is the bodhran being plpayed *badly* , as it often is. When it's over-intrusive, or not following the music (the bodhran should follow the music, not give the beat to it)then it can ruin a song or tue very quickly.

So I reckon it would be welcome...IF you learn to play it properly in private before trying it out in public!!!