This thread is NOT intended to start any political or racial arguments. This thread is intended to seek practical advice, not rehash the political arguments between Catholic and Protestant inhabitants of Northern Ireland or Ireland. That being said, here is my question for you all:

Am I OK wearing a Scottish clan kilt to an Irish pipe band ball, or will I invoke the anger and ire of those who experienced the troubles? I am a new member of a pipe band. The band is Irish, has an Irish name, is sponsored by and meets at the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Many of the membership are actually Irish citizens, and many of them experienced the troubles personally.

Question # 1: Given the role of Scottish protestant settlers in Northern Ireland, and of Scottish troops of the British Army in Northern Ireland, do I risk causing anger if I wear my Scottish clan kilt to the ball?

Question(s) # 2: What attitudes do the Irish have regarding Scottish people? Favorable, unfavorable? What insights do our Irish members have on this? What insights do our Scottish members have on this? Conversely, how do the Scottish feel toward the Irish?

Yours Aye,