Yes, definitely the first version I remember from around 1967 (?) was by the original Sweeney's Men. It was issued as a 45 rpm Pye single b/w their version of the Derby Ram. I had a copy of it on an old Pye album of Irish Folk Hits, which included both tracks, as well as some by the Johnstons and other Irish bands and singers. I still sing it occasionally, mine being based on the Sweeney's Men version.