Then there are all the beautiful songs about actual places in Ireland - which in a way speaks quite as patriotically (thats got to be spelled wrongly) as militaristic songs

Paddy reilly of the dubliners did a lovely album with a song from every county. I've been rooting through me drawers looking for it

Who did that song about the train, Are You right Michael are you right. then there Bold Thaidy Quil about the hurling match between Cork and Tiperary.

And christy moore - his entire career is a love song to his native country.

My Dad had 19 versions of Rose of Mooncoin in his cd collection, be warned collecting this stuff is addictive! Just say yes.