Or here it is: (As printed in "More Irish Street Ballads" collected by Colm O Lochlainn)

I am not sure if this is the exact version that Karan Casey does, but it is close enough.

In Newry town I was bred and born
In Stephens Green now I lie in scorn
I served me time to the saddling trade
I always was a roving blade. x2

At seventeen I took a wife
I loved her dearly as I loved my life
And for to keep her both fine and gay
I went out robbing on the kings highway x2

I never robbed a poor man yet
Nor lately caused anyone to fret
But I've robbed lords and ladies bright
And I've carried their gold home to me hearts delight x2

I robbed Lord Golding I do declare
And Lady Mansel in Grosvenor Square
I shut the shudders and bade them good night
And home I went then to my hearts delight x2

My father cried "O, my darling son."
My wife she sighed "O I am undone."
My mother tore her white locks and cried
"Tis in the cradle he should have died" x2

And when I'm dead and in my grave
A flashy funeral pray let me have:
With six bold highwaymen to carry me
Give them good broadswords and sweet liberty x2^^^

I hope this helps you. The version on that Solas album is incredible!

Cheers, Aoife

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This is very close to the version in the Digital Tradition, but there are some interesting differences.
-Joe Offer-