Doolin is what it is and it functions the way it does because many people will find there what they are looking for.

And what 'is traditional music all about' ??

Who's to say. Entertaining yourself and your neighbours? I am not fond of that sort of generalisation. It can mean many things to many people and over times these things can and do change too.

Maybe that's for another time and place to discuss rather than diverting this thread any further in that direction.