Try to listen to some recordings of Joe Heaney, Paddy Tunney and Elizabeth Cronin (late 'source' singers). Superb singers, singing some superb songs. An example is Coonla, sung by Joe Heaney, in a mixture of English and Gaelic - quite a humorous song.

Also, have a look at the Voice of the People CD's - you'll find a whole section devoted to them on 'Mustrad' website, including extensive sleeve notes on all the songs and the singers!

Glynis