They were indeed a Staffordshire couple, devotees along with Luke Kelly of Ewan McColl in the 6o's. The song was inspired by holidays rgey took to the West of Ireland. I was told around 8 years ago that June had passed away but that Phil was still alive and living in Staff's. It's a kively song, one of many often termed Trad Irish IN ireland but in fact one of many, like Dirty Old Town, in fact written by Engliah writers