Wow!Thanks for all the nice comments,everyone! When I saw Clinton's tirade about St Patrick's day in the Irish pub from hell, I laughed so much that I had to write the song-his story was so vivid that I was able to write it straight through, in about an hour- the song was all there in his own words! I never even considered a tune while I was writing it. "The Rocks of Bawn" would certainly work, as suggested on this board; also "Sean South of Garryowen" or "Down By The Liffeyside". I think my currant choice would be something in the "country" line like "Ghost Riders In The Sky" or "Big Iron On His Hip" which would suit the jokey nature of the song. I only meant to give HP a laugh on the other message board and I feel honoured that he's posted it here...thanks again, everyone...