Thanks to everyone for participating in the “Best Irish Balladeer” poll. I was very happy to see Patsy Watchorn recognized. Patsy has one of the most distinctive voices on the scene and is one of a handful of singers keeping the ballad scene alive. I started the poll in the first place because I read a comment made by Brian Warfield, of the Wolfe Tones, that Tommy Byrne (2nd place to Patsy) was the best ballad singer since Luke Kelly. Anytime I’ve read a statement like that (in the last ten or so years) it's always since Luke Kelly. Speaking of which, I received an email from Patsy himself during the poll…he voted for Luke Kelly. I think that sums it all up nicely. Congratulations Patsy.