Sorry about the above, my one fingered typing seems to be slipping up. Re: adjudicators, In 1980, in Buncrana, I was the first competitor to mount the stage(all Ireland Fleadh) I gave my choice of ballads, waited for the adjudicator to select his, clambered onto the stage, took a deep breath. ... The adjudicator jumped up, hands in the air and shouted! this competitor is represting Ulster, why, I do not know, as Ulster does not have a style of singing. All Ulster singers should be confined to the back room of bars and private houses, as far as I am concerned, all ulster singing should be eradicated!!!!.... The adjudicator...Sea--s Duf-y (to show respect to the ass hole) gave first place to his nephew, (who could not sing a note) by the why, his Uncle was the County adjudicator as well. Kevin Mitchell was competing in the same competition, he was recalled twice, to make an exibition of him, and we all know how good Kevin is!! To cut a LONG story short, Joe Mulhern from 'Derry composed a song/BALLAD about the incident, called 'The Free-State Adjudicator', ...... How did I veer off on this trend? anyway.. adjudicators.. who needs them? Has anyone else had any similar experiences? Yum Yum. PS. Seamus Duffy (oops) was banned for a few years (now reinstated) but I must add, he was attacked that day by a number of noted people. say no more !