Every year, I try to get to "The Maghull Day of Folk", held each November on the outskirts of Liverpool. It's a one day event and always has an interesting guest list. This year the amazing Vin Garbut is on of the stars; anyway, last year, my favourite act were the Doolins. They were very musical, and very funny. Towards the end of their set, they announced they would be doing " The Star of the County Down"; well, they begin the lead in to the song at a heck of a rocking, driving pace. I thought to myself, " How are they going to get away with this". Remembering that the tune is usually done to a medium, lilting tempo. Get away it they did, and how. It was terrific. It takes imagination and talent to do that.