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A 'peeler' was, and still sometimes is, a slang term for a policeman in the British Isles, and in America until about 1890. See also the related "Fardown Farmer" in O'Neill's DMI. Paul de Grae says see also "Joe Cooley's Jig" and "Boys of Thomastown."
Source for notated version: piper Seosamh Breathnach (Ireland) [Breathnach].
Printed sources: Breathnach (CRÉ I), 1963; No. 3, pg. 4 (appears as "Carraig an tSiop"). O'Neill (Krassen), 1976; pg. 59. O'Neill (Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies), 1903/1979; No. 1041, pg. 195. O'Neill (Dance Music of Ireland: 1001 Gems), 1907/1986;