Aine, I think I agree with you, as I have discovered that a LOT of "Cowboy" and Western songs have deep roots into Irish culture. Tunes, esp. My computer is acting up and I might have 2 minutes, before a 30 min reboot, but several songs/tunes come to mind. One that comes to mind is "When The Work's All Done Next Fall" is exactly the same melody as "Goin Back to Mill(t?)own". Both talk about seeing mother next fall, also.