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Thread #118077   Message #4002309
Posted By: GUEST,Tom O'Leary
27-Jul-19 - 01:53 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Micks Sticks - Boyne Water/Boiling Water
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Mick Stick - Boyne Water
As a child in the 1950's, I clearly remember my late uncle (and a few
locals, here in West Cork) singing this to the air of
THE RARE OUL' MOUNTAIN DEW.
He used to call it the Battle of the Rising Water (?), but it is no doubt originally the Battle of the Boyne Water.
Hope this helps.