I heard a very moving song composed by an Irish quarry worker in Vermont ca. 1850 the other day.

There must be many traditional songs and songs by true folk poets which speak of the Irish experience in America. For example, I have seen a few Civil war songs of the Irish brigades in Wright's Irish Emigrant Ballads and Songs that are very interesting.

Does anyone know of other good sources? Not after Tin Pan Alley stuff, of course.

Appreciate your help. Thanks.

All the best, Dan