(Sample) Week #10 Irish/English/Scottish/Welsh Songs

Author

Lisa Peterson
March 01, 2026

Week #10

Irish/English/Scottish/Welsh Songs

This is week 10 of the year and we will be celebrating Irish/English/Scottish/Welsh songs, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

  • All Through the Night

  • Danny Boy

  • Greensleeves

  • My Bonnie

  • My Wild Irish Rose

  • Scarborough Fair

  • Too Ra Loo Ral (That’s An Irish Lullaby)

  • When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

  • Wild Rover

SING ALONG

Featured Song

WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING

“When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” is an Irish American song with lyrics written by Chauncy Olcott and George Graff Jr. that is set to a melody written by Ernest Ball. The song was first published in 1912 as a romantic nod to Ireland. Due to its wide recording history and use in film and television, the song continues to be a familiar standard for many generations.

  • Is this melody familiar to you?

  • Are the words familiar?

  • Did you find yourself humming along?

  • How did it affect you? Did your awareness change? Your breath? Your focus? Your mood?

  • Would you feel comfortable playing this in the background and allow yourself to hum or sing along? By yourself and/or with the one(s) you care for?

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Here is Roger Whittaker’s version. I hope you enjoy it!

Creative Ideas

HOW TO USE THE MUSIC

  • Try humming or singing along with the provided recording, or one of your choosing for increased feeling of ______.

  • Listen to a recording to create a shared experience.

  • Listen while engaged in daily routines, to add a feeling of familiarity and comfort (if the song is known and loved)

  • Try reminiscing with the song history, or singers of the song. Look at pictures famous singers who performed the song.

SELF-CARE TIPS

Adding Tapping to Our Routines

Did you know gently tapping on specific points on our body can help calm us?

Caregivers tend to have significantly higher cortisol levels compared to the average person. EFT tapping has been shown to significantly reduce cortisol levels, the stress hormone. Through the rhythmic action of tapping, the body interprets this as a signal to dial down the stress response, leading to a reduction in cortisol levels. This scientifically proven method promotes a sense of calm and restores mental equilibrium. Research studies have validated the effectiveness of EFT in reducing cortisol levels, providing a valuable tool for stress management and emotional well-being. Tap along with this video or create your own script, while you tap, anytime that you feel stress.

Tapping is easy, free and accessible at all times. If you give this tapping a try along with the video, let us know how it was for you at [email protected]

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