Dear Den, I am about to stop for today, but I must admit that this is stuff I enjoy (why am I here if not?), if it is a bit strange to some people and could be considered ghoulish. It is important to get the details right, I think, especially if you look at Mick's posting about how he will use the real names when he now sings it. The places should be the right ones too. If the newer versions (1993 is Keane's) have the real names and places, that is pretty significant for me.
I can't see how Maymahee (or whatever) could turn into Mayobridge. It is a pity we are not working from the same version.
What we need to know is whether Keane is working from a new version Sands uses, or changed the words himself for whatever reason.
But thanks a million in the meantime.
yours, Peter T.