No, Dick, it is not a criticism of what you sing at all. How could I criticise what I have not experienced. I'm telling you that whatever you sang in your West Cork community centres is highly unlikely to come anywhere near the popularity of 'Jingle Bells' in the greater scheme of things.

There are occasions when non-folkscene people will listen to something unfamiliar well sung, but they also appreciate something familiar that they can join in with without having to spend 10 minutes being taught the chorus. I refuse to judge them on this and certainly don't dismiss out of hand their preferences.