I'll update the thread as I find material relevant to my initial question...in case the material or overall subject matter is of interest to others.

Seán Corcoran presented a lecture in Na Píobairí Uilleann back in 2013, titled: "Putting The Blas On It - Thirty years recording tradition bearers in Ireland and England"

Here's the link to the lecture which can be view on the NPU website:
https://pipers.ie/source/media/?searchTerm=Song&pageIndex=6&pageSize=60&sPage=7&mediaId=25760

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