I've enjoyed this song (which I supposed was a "nonsense" song for children) ever since I first heard it on a Wolfe Tones recording, "Rifles of the IRA." (I thought it rather odd that a children's song was included on an album with that title!) So I couldn't resist opening this thread when I noticed it here today. It had been so long that I'd forgotten that I'd posted to the thread about 7 years ago, and even more surprised to see it listed currently. Thanks to the more recent posters for the additional information on the Gaelic (Irish) names, words and meanings. BTW, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Joan Brett Moloney and her husband at Tir na nOg B&B near Cashel. And for any of you who might be planning a trip to Canada's Vancouver Island, there's also a great B&B there called Tir na nOg, operated by Patrick and Patricia DeGabrielle who perform live Irish music as a duo called Celtic Reflections. It's just outside Sooke, which is an hours drive or so from Victoria on the southern tip if the Island. My wife and I will be stopping by there in August.

R2