Lidi, thanks for bringing this up. I'll bet we both have the same Dubliners recording, wherein they allude to the existence of seven drunken nights but disclaim that they "are only allowed to sing five of them." It's nice to meet another (presumed) Dubliners fan! Where are you from and what do you do, if you don't mind my asking? Please list the recordings you have and tell me if you know a currently viable source for Dubliners music? Also, what are the other Irish folk bands whose recordings you like? I would appreciate any recommendations that would help me add to my collection of traditional ballads. Most recordings bought on blind faith turn out to be bitterly disappointing. If you want to reply to me individually, you can reach me via email: wkailey@ball.com.

Wolfgang, thanks for the info.

Lidi, please post the missing lyrics back here if you find them. I would like to have them and may not have time to dig them out of the archive! I'll make a quick attempt however and post them here if I find them.