it would be nice to piece together the original words to this.Its obviously allegorical but unconsciously so like many others,and another fine product of the tradition. it has achieved an epic & iconic status chiefly thru Joe Heaney.The mixed up words are just the equivalent of archaeological layers.Dominic Behan has Patrick Sarsfield instead of the sergeant major which sounds like a bit of political correcting.It probably was Queen Victoria but it sounded uncool.It does sound Ulster to me.It may have been pentatonic originally and sounds even a bit Scottish.What an amazing discussion.Erudition and piss taking,both appreciated.