Several people have asked for suggestions on sources for Irish songs. The basic ones, in my opinion, are:

"Irish Street Ballads" and "More Irish Street Ballads" by Colm O'Lochlainn. Reprinted some years ago in paperback and reasonably available.

"Songs of the People" The Sam Henry Collection. Edited by Huntingdon & Hermann. Paperback was recently remaindered and is available through John Moulden, an enthusiast of the Ulster Song Tradition. He has a web site at: http://members.aol.com/jmoul81075/ulstsong.htm and email JMoul81075@aol.com

Given the above, you'll find words and music to good versions of most Irish songs.

Regards