Carrickfergus Castle, County Antrim"I wish I was in Carrickfergus
Only for nights in Ballygrand;
I would swim over the deepest ocean
Just to see my love before I die.
But the sea is wide and I cannot swim over
Nor have I wings so I could fly;
I wish I could meet a handsome boatman
To carry me over my love and I.
In Kilkenny it is reported
On marble stones as black as ink
With gold and silver I did support her
But I'll sing no more till I've had a drink.
Well, I'm drunk today and I'm seldom sober,
A handsome rover from town to town;
But I am sick now my days are numbered
Come all you young men and lay me down."
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