Well, Murray - the book is published in Ireland, apparently for local consumption. It appears to be a songbook for Irish children, who might be likely to sing some songs other than those that originated in Ireland. It's a nice collection of songs, but I did find it frustrating that there is no background information on the songs at all, other than to say that a couple were by Percy French and a couple more by Thomas Moore. No other songwriter attributions are given, not even for "Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go?"
-Joe Offer-