Anonymous
The burning question of the day as we got into town“Can anybody tell me will the ‘Boro’ beat the Gleann?”
The bets were on, the match began excitement filled us all
And the earth beneath us trembled when the ref. threw in the ball.
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So let us sing now all together,
Fill your glasses up with porter, gin and wine;
Let it be fine or stormy weather,
Up the Boro! Up the Boro! every time.
Right from the start the Gleann attacked as we looked on serene
When a punch from Fitz between the the sticks sent up the flag of green;
Another point soon after that our faces turned pale
And the Gleann men on the sideline said “the Boro boys will fail”.
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The ball in play, the breakaway, the Gleann again attack
But the storm was safely weathered by our Goalie and Fullback;
Each time they tried to rush our lines ‘Twas glorious to behold
Their style and dash outwitted by our stalwarts from Glin Road.
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From that until the ending the game became a rout
The “Boro” lead at half-time by six points or thereabouts:
The Brosnans and the Guineys, the O’Connors and Culhanes
Swung the balance of exchange round in favour of Moyvane.
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Three cheers for Jerry Nolan who broke each Gleann attack
Another for O’Leary, Moyvane’s stonewall fullback;
Three cheers for Connie Keamey, Jack Flaherty in the goals
Sure we’ll never once be beaten when we’ve heroes such as those
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We’ve heard much talk of small Sean T, of McCartin and McKeown,
They did their bit to set us free and have us stand alone,
But here’s a brave Ger. Carmody, a man amongst great men
Whose opening goal did more than all to give our boys a win
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A verse now for Jim Brosnan, the hero of the game,
A worthy son of great Coneen of six All-lreland fame;
Although in stature he is small, he’s sure to win renown,
His brilliant goal was cheered by all when Newtown beat the Gleann.
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