re Peter Laban's comment, some people say An Raibh Tú ag an gCarraig is a veiled reference to the mass rocks of penal times, when Catholics weren't allowed to build churches. But I'm more convinced by people who say no, it is more straightforward, a cautionary tale about love. Carraig (rock) is a word which appears in many placenames.

I'm glad to see other people are finally weighing in with suggestions. The fact the Mudcat site has frequently been down of late may account for the delay in participation. "The Ould Orange Flute" suits the proposed time frame of Michael-Os paper; the first known publication date is 1907 and it is likely the song originated in the (late) 19th century.