Ireland and Scotland have a long history of exploitation by the English.These songs represent the feelings of of anger and disappointment of the Irish for hundreds of years.
On the other thread i posted titled SCOTLAND,which i doubt anyone took the time to read,the connection between Scotland and Ireland concerning England can be clearly seen.

We,Scotland and Ireland ,are of a different race than the English,unfortunately our close proximity to MOTHER ENGLAND has aggravated this condition.All we ever wanted was to be left alone to follow our own destiny as a separate,but equal,part of the Brotherhood of Man.

Those of you who are interest in these songs[Irish and Scottish] and would like to know the history of the relationship between us and them will find a wealth of information regarding our struggle for independance.

Having said that,i realise that times have changed mostly for the better but there is still a mind-set regarding the the superiority of our neighbors.
That's it,ah'm gaun back tae mah ain Scots tounge noo.Hae a read at baith these posts,ye'll find them tae be a bit o ane eye opener.Then again,wha cares.

http://www.ucc.ie/celt/online/T300001.001/

LJC