It was a bit easier than I had thought. The three bits where I am unsure are marked by parentheses. I have tried to fit the lyrics to any of the many 'all in the foggy dew' songs but without success. I bet this song must be known under another title but my searches have failed. I only know it from the Boys of the Lough.

Over to you, Noreen or anybody else, who knows more about this song.

Wolfgang

WEST OF IRELAND

One summer's morn, as I walked forth all in the foggy dew,
it was there I spied a pretty fair maid appearing in my view.
Where have you strayed, my pretty fair maid or what took you this way?
I am from the west of Ireland, kind Sir, don't me delay.

If you're from the west of Ireland as I take you for to be,
come sit you down in this flowery vale and bear me company.
I kindly did salute this maid I grasped her by the hand,
saying, you're welcome her, my pretty fair maid, from the west of Ireland.

Let go my hand, kind Sir, she said, and don't be making fun,
for if I'm delayed all on my way, my mama would think wrong.
My journey is far if you knew (but all) so here is my right hand,
and a friend to you I will prove true in the west of Ireland.

Now to conclude no more (for ruse) my pen I will throw down,
and to yonder alehouse I will go, my sorrows for to drown.
I will (toss of a) glass onto you, fair maid, no matter where you stand.
And adieu, adieu to all fair maids from the west of Ireland.