'Dear sir, I write this note to you

To tell you of my plight.

At the time of writing it, I'm not a pretty sight.

My body is all black and blue,

My face a deathly grey,

And I write this note to say why Paddy's not at work today'.

This week we explore a humorous song with some dark connotations.

Tissues at the ready! Some serious topics hiding in here today amongst the fun and games!

What is a ganger man? Why did so many Irish emigrate to Great Britain in the second half of the 20th Century? And why will County Clare steal your heart? Find answers to all this and more in this week's episode as we explore poor Paddy and his neglect of safety on the building site!

Notable Versions:

Sean Cannon (The Dubliners) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66cxc9emQgY&t=122s

Ronnie Drew (The Dubliners) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96AbqTXjB0Q

The Forgotten Irish Men who built Britain (Article - The Irish Independent) - https://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/the-forgotten-irishmen-who-built-britain-26538068.html