Trying to find a song maybe called "27 acres of land"

[shivvy]

My father in law heard a song and would like to track it down, however he doesnt have much to go on.

He thinks it is called "27 acres of land" and contains lyrics something like "you can't raise a family on 27 acres of land".
However he has also said that it could be 24 or some other number of acres!

He thinks it is an Irish song and suspects that it might be sung/written by an Irish person.
He thought he heard the name "Dallas" attached to it somehow.

I know the info is a bit vague but does it ring any bells with anyone?

PS - I have googled a bit and have come up with a singer called P Dallas but it definitely doesn't look like a match.

[Psybbo]

http://www.traditiona...one_acres_of_land.htm

[Buenchico]

I'm pleased to see that Sibton has allowed for coastal erosion (or whatever else has resulted in the loss of 6 acres of land!). It made it a lot easier to find the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVKxdGgNjPY

[shivvy]

Ah thanks sibton. How did you know about this song?

When you told me it was 21 and not 27, I was able to get a few versions of it on youtube.

lol buenchico!

[Psybbo]

In the deep recesses of the brain, thanks Chris for putting it on.
Shivvy, hope your father in law enjoys

[shivvy]

He really will sibton - thanks again.

[shivvy]

Hope you get this sibton.
Below is a copy of the email I got back from my Father in Law.

"Got your e-mail. YOU ARE A VERY CLEVER GIRL! Ive sat thru 5 versions of 21 ACRES (sorry about the inaccurate land measurements by the way but your initiative saw you through.) Thank you very much you have made an old man happy."