So, what do you think of bagpipes?

Feature: Irish feis in New York

Each year, the Irish folk of Putnam County, New York, gather for a day of music and dance and speechifying, the speeches chiefly about what they would like to do to the English.

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So, what do you think of bagpipes?

The proceedings begin.

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Much of the dance is performed at altitude

If you've seen "Riverdance," you have the idea.

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Local officials, congressman, all must attend

Speaking here us U.S. Rep. Hamilton Fish Jr.

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Playing accordionly

Proper Irish music is rendered well on the accordion.

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It's a contest -- fingers crossed!

Girls await the judges' decisions.

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The kids start out very young

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Penny whistle practice

I've yet to find the editor able to pass up the opportunity to pronounce himself a moron by calling these "flutes."

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Her feet did touch the stage occasionally

The popularity of Irish dance is surprisingly widespread. Of course, it figures into a variety of American folk dances, as well.

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For those not dancingly inclined

There are footraces.
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