The song has original lyrics but is said to be based on a traditional Irish melody.

-- And here are a new set of Irish melodies.

Perhaps not surprisingly, several of the contemporary works on the program drew on or referred to traditional Irish melodies as well.

McEnroe also sang Irish melodies, learning more about his heritage.

The folk repertoire also include calypsos and Irish melodies.

"An Irish melody, as old as possible," he urged.

Moore's most enduring work, Irish Melodies, was popular with English audiences.

Of course, some of us don't have the voice for Irish melodies, so then we sing in the Inuit way.

A 20th century attempt to create an instrument similar to the Highland bagpipe, but with an extended range that could handle popular Irish melodies.

He is best known for his publications of Irish Melodies with poet Thomas Moore.