Thanks, Martin,

It does fit that song pattern, but the song clearly describes a very different event. I might bump into Cathal in a couple of weeks time, so will pose the question, if I do.

Here's what I've transcribed so far:

Oh come all you lads and lassies and listen to me a while
I will sing to you a verse or two that cause you all to smile
It's all about a wee [sounds like 'faroo'] as I hope caused no ill will
It was given by Mr Bradley in his lovely home Foxhill.

At nine o'clock that evening the ladies did arrive
From Shankill straight to Scrabbie(? - possibly Scrabo) and the less 'uns them likewise
Their dresses were so bright and gay and their ankles neat and small
But the little maid from Largy was the gamest of them all.

From Carrin [Carron/Carran?] Braes like birds of prey the sweet Miss Chamberses came
With ankle socks and curly locks and cheeks that knew no stain
Their brother Ned, his little head was looking very small
For someone said he was MC at Mr Bradley's ball.

The dance was given to entertain a soldier of the Crown
While dancing with the sweet Miss ... which made this hero frown
For she says "Dear Pat, you're looking fat, and your cheeks are nice and round
Do you think I've got two left feet, or why are you looking down?"

When the dance was in full swing a knock came to the door
And in steps Swanky Connors and he give an awful roar
"Leave room for fighting trainer black Kearney from the bar [eh?]
Each with her eyes shining like raindrops on the tar.

All the best,

Geoff