For what its worth, n soz to say different .... we have done two 14 days tours (music gigging) in Ireland. These have included Dublin, Galway, Limmerick, Ennis, Cork, Middleton, Naas, Wexford, Waterford, Youghal and several small villages. None have been festivals. They have either been small concert hall/art centres and pubs.
I wore my cilt/kilt all day every day on these tours and did not encounter any problems. We used to 'sightsee' during the day on route to the next gig and have the odd bevy n pub grub as well. Again I never experienced any probs. Just went about my business.
Iechyd Da
Derek