There are differeing opinions about this song. in Amhráin Chlainne Gael, a Tomás Breathneach states that a Micheál Ó Bruadair who lived in Ceathrún Chaoil next to Locha Measca in County Galway was a captain of a pirate ship from Baile Neamhnach, but he gave up piracy and bought his own boat. he was transporting cargo from santa Cruz to Ireland when he fell into convesation with other captains. "It is a pity I can't get a hold of this captain Bruadar", the other captain said. "He must be a bad man", answered Bruadar. "He is the most notorious pirate captain in the world, said the other captain. "I would tell you someting,but the information I have, you must never tell anyone", said Bruadar. "I won't say anything", said he other caiptain. "I am Captain Bruadar", said Bruadar, "but I gave up that trade and I have my own boat for tansporting cargo." The other captain sent for the police and they captured him and put him on trial. He made the song. He was hung and his boat was sold.
Amhráin Chlainne Gael has about 12 verses describing his life back home. Itried posting some the other night, but I deleted them. I might try posting them later.

Brían