Isn't fate a funny thing?

I had planned for some time to visit Robbie to take some photos of Spancilhill and the night before my journey - this thread reappears.

I have pictures being developed of Michael Considine's house, pretty much unchanged externally since he lived there, as well as Mack the Rangers house and other features from the song.

With Robbie's help I am starting to trace other pieces of the history of the song and I hope to continue the work for as long as there is life in these bones of mine. So, if there are any knowledgeable persons out there who have any extra snippits to contribute I would really appreciate the information.

Alice - many thanks for starting this thread and for all your kindness. In fact, many thanks to all of those who contributed comments.

All the best
Frank McGrath