It seems the Irish has taken root across the world a bit more too. Sure, the kilt is identified as a Scottish item, but the language people think of is Irish. Here in the states the only "Celtic" origin bars you see are all "Irish" in nature. I've yet to run across a purely Scottish heritage bar/pub.

I don't see any Scottish Folk Singers, not even Nova Scotia, popping up very often. In fact, all of my favorite bands seems to be Irish. Having said that, Dropkick Murpheys had/has (I haven't checked in with them in a long time) a Scottish lead singer I believe.

I'm wondering, does anyone know the reason for this profusion of Irish culture, but the Scots not really being celebrated? Not so much a complaint, just curious.

Happy to report, however, that Rosetta Stone has an Irish Gaelic program. Sadly...nothing else so far. Would we be remiss if we used that to learn the basic language?