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Whiskey In The Jar

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"Whiskey in the Jar" is an Irish traditional song originating from the southern mountains of Ireland, with references to counties Cork and Kerry. The song has become one of the most widely performed traditional Irish compositions and has been recorded by many different artists beginning in the 1950s.

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A rapparee, or highwayman, who experiences betrayal from his wife or lover.