Davy Mac

I heard about the death of Dave McAuliffe The man we only knew as Davy Mac I knew him since he first came south from Kiskeam To live in Millstreet many decades back. He was a character in all the best sense And he had about him such a humorous way It's sad to think that he is gone forever But memories of him with us bound to stay. For many years he liked the taste of porter And he went close to self destruction brink But Davy had the strength to kick the habit And he was one who conquered demon drink. But he was the same Davy drunk or sober An easy going and very friendly bloke He always entertained you with a story Or had you laughing at a funny joke. Another great character gone from Millstreet But memories of the man will long remain I've known him since I was a school going fellow When he came down from his native Kiskeam. And I still often think about my days in Millstreet Before I left to take the wandering track And the characters I knew some since departed And one of those the well liked Davy Mac.