Very odd side tangent is kind of unrelated. But I've never felt like I've had an accent. But not in a good way if that makes sense? I don't sound Irish. Even to other Irish people. And it's kind of made me a small bit insecure in a sense of "What do I sound like?"
Don't ever let anyone make you feel bad for having an accent. You should be proud, and celebrate your accent, because accents are cool and awesome.