The Millstreet Rovers

Duhallow old timers to this day recall
That they played for love of music that was all
Though their's was far more than local renown
Back when they were the pride of Millstreet Town

They formed their band when some of them were past their prime
Yet the memories remain undimmed by time
Of the Millstreet Rovers though the life from them long gone
In Duhallow and Sliabh Luachra in spirit they live on

John Radley, Patrick Looney and Bill Brien
Age did not weary them they matured like good wine
And Jerry Kavanagh, Denis O Keeffe and John Sing
To so many so much joy they did bring

In Duhallow and Sliabh Luachra famed and known
In their music the seeds of joy were sown
In dance halls in Newmarket and Kanturk and In Rathmore
At every last dance for them a huge encore

Great musicians they were born to entertain
Around the Cork and Kerry border good memories of them remain
In every village and in every town
Where they achieved the status of renown.