Further to my note above on 4 June 2009.   Does anyone know how I could get hold of an early recording (I've heard mention of 1910 & 1960's in the comments above mine)   or where I could get the sheet music from?    I've listened (countless times) to the song on You Tube sung by Makem & Clancy, Gemma Hasson & Dolores Keane & John Faulkner...fantastic but I'd love to have an early recording if one is out there? Anyone got any suggestions?

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Thanks so much