I think we're mostly agreed about geographical terms- a real minefield.

Jim C, the English call it the English Channel- the French call it La Manche.

My Grandad didn't talk about the North Sea- he called it the German Ocean!
Shez- a few festivals DO describe themselves as Singing Festivals- look out for them rather than just folk festivals- or you could be very disappointed- inly there are plenty of singing events (mainly informal sessions) in Ireland as well....you have 4 months