That's a favorite of mine- I like to play it on the low "G" walnut flute ("Old Gilead"), so have not memorized the lyrics all that well.

I'll tell you who would know, if anybody does, probably; - that would be "Brian" who is an occasional Mudcatter (try looking him up in the listing) from the Portland ME area. His Mom,(I think), teaches Irish Gaelic and Brian has shared many a song at our Sea Shanty Sings in the Auld tounge O' Erin, so he knows his way around it pretty well I'd say (not that I ken a word of it, but it sounds authentic enough). Charlie Noble knows how to get ahold of him if he doesn't show up here to help you himself presently.

Unless you really want to work at learning Gaelic, you are a brave one trying to sing it to your Beloved; it might be easier than you think to just spray her with saliva (it's one of those languages that can get a little juicy) only to find, perhaps, that you just sang something altogether different from what you thought you did. You might even consider having a friend tape the whole thing for possible later submission to "World's Most Embarassing Videos" or something. I just hope that your Love has an open mind and a good sense of humor, Lad! };^{)~

"Uncle Jaque" up heah in Maine