thanks for that version Brian! It does not fit the tune I have (too many lyrics!) However I like the words and maybe I can find another tune to suit. In the meantime, if you do have another Gaelic/Irish version that would be helpful too...this is great!!!!

I am giving a paper at Harvard in the morning on Gaelic milking songs...I have always loved this air but the English lyrics have always seemed a bit insipid to me...

again many thanks! I patiently await the other bits...
and will post whatever else I can find...

also thanks to Joe and masato for that very thorough information!