Thank U all so much for the information. It has been so much fun finding about one of Dublin's more famous characters. Lyle, I really enjoyed the Irish Historical Mysteries site. I suppose it is best that no real history has been written on her, this way we can create who she was as we would have had her be. ( I still think of her as a lily of the street people.)

Big Mick, thank U for springing to defend her. She is no doubt smiling on U for your chivalry. Thanks NSC, for your support of the singing of it in traditional circles. It is one of the most traditional ballads I know of. No party has ended that I have not been requested to sing it and it always brings the water up into the eyes of those listening. I love the melody and the tenderness of the words. It's a great song.

I wish you all a very happy, holy Christmas and a New Year filled with blessings, joy and good health. Remember the reason for the season, stay sober, please.

Love to all, God bless. Kat