Playing devils advocate here, but how come there is an Irish Festival but there seems to be a dearth or complete lack of festivals celebrating other cultures resident in the area, such as Arabs, Greeks, Turks, Afro- Caribbean, etc. Why just this one nationality?? And why should the council tax payer be expected to foot the bill? I can't believe for one minute the Irish outnumber all other Nationalities, races and creeds within the area.