The Shores of Botany Bay

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"The Shores of Botany Bay", also known as "Botany Bay" and "(The) Good Ship Ragamuffin", is a traditional Irish folk song that narrates the story of an Irish bricklayer contemplating emigration to Botany Bay in Sydney, Australia in pursuit of better opportunities. The song gained popularity in Australia, reflecting the experiences of Irish immigrants during the 19th-century gold rushes. It has been widely performed and recorded by various artists, cementing its place in both Irish and Australian folk music traditions.

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