These are some performances of Irish folk music in their authentic performance contexts. 

Clockwise from top left:

- Robin, a street balladeer (the only person I heard sing Irish rebel songs in a contemporary performance context) in Galway City, Co. Galway.

- A singer (who elected to remain nameless) in a pub in Doolin, Co. Clare.

- An example of an instrumental pub session in Dublin City.

- A singer (who elected to remain nameless) performing in a pub session in Bodyke, Co. Clare.