This is there version mentioned earlier; In my opinion it captures the atmosphere of the song which was bulldozed out of existence by the folkie ham-fisted treatment.
Sam Larner's version does reflect the (I believe) original intention of the song.
Jim Carroll

THE WILD ROVER
From Pat Usher (Brother of Mary Anne Carolan), Co Louth

I've been a wild rover for many a long year
And I spent half my money drinking strong ale and beer,
Ah, but now for the future I will take better care,
In case that misfortune may come to my share.

Wild roving I'll give over, wild roving I'll give o'er,
And I never shall be called a wild rover no more.

I went to the alehouse where I used to resort
And I told the landlady that my money was short,
But when she heard my story these words she did say,
I can get many customers like you any day.

Wild roving…..
        
I put my hand in my pocket some money to find,
And I pulled the full of my hands out five times,
When she saw I had money and money galore,
When she saw I had money she called me her dear,
And she said, I have liquor, and that of the best,
These words I have spoken were only in jest.

Wild roving…….
        
If I had all the money that I left in your care,
It would till all my land and my family rear,
It would thatch all my houses and build me a barn,
It would buy me a coat for to keep my back warm.

Wild roving I'll give over, wild roving I'll give o'er,
And I never shall be called a wild rover no more.