This just popped into my head. I used to listen to it as a child. Can’t remember any other words. A traditional/pub sounding song from my memory. Google is no help.

Anyone any idea what it is?

**Edit:**

Ruled out:

Rare Auld Mountain Dew

God Bless England

Whack Fol De Diddle

Some Say The Devil Is Dead

Comical Genius

**Edit 2**

“Diddle eye dum dee, diddle eye dum doh” or “Diddle eye dum dee, diddle eye dum day” is exactly how it sounds.

No more diddlys, idles, dums or anything else. Just that sentence repeated after every chorus or every few sentences or so.

**Edit 3**

Thank you u/brytespark! You got it. Port Lairge by The Clancy Brothers.

https://youtu.be/pA7ElPB8Mkg Here it is if anyone wants to listen.

No wonder nobody could get it, my memory of “diddle eye dum dee” was clearly a little off.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

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  14. Oh my god I know the actual song you’re on about but not the name. It’s now driving me cracked 😂 It’s an old song as Gaeilge, I heard about it in a children’s school book. If I remember the name, I’ll let you know!

    EDIT: is it this one????

    https://youtu.be/QcA0E_vZkjQ

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