School: Móin Ruadh, Knocktopher

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1. Kilkenny's Hurling Men (continued)

   

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   hats off to Walkin Street
   A free against Kilkenny may the bravest hold his breath.
   When Closhasey moved to strike the ball some cheeks were as pale as death

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   But O Reilly, Doyle and Larkin right across the goal were drawn
   And Limerick's efforts failed before Kilkennys brine and brawn
   Our half-back line defending was equal to the rare
   Tom Leahy played in winning vein where naughed could pass him there
   Paddy Byrne's fete a centre half sent thrills through every heart
   While tried and true none could subdue that Phelan the boy from Sart
   The pace was fast the battle rage hard knocks were going the rounds
   When Lory scoared our second point excitement knew no bounds
   'Twas glorious down Kilkenny left to the battle royal
   With Limerick right full-forwards and

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Eddie Brennan

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Kilkeasy, Co. Kilkenny