In the 'Christy Moore Songbook' [ISBN 0 86322 063 0] Christy notes 'I learned this song in 1966 from the singing of Mike Waterson of Hull'. Bill Caddick does a lovely version of it, introduced by: 'There's always one line in this song that makes me smile, see if you can guess which one it is...' He then winks broadly at the line in question. Any guesses ?
Seriously, a great song. I think 'Indian Lass' and 'Little Mohee' are, too.