John Cahill

When I was going to primary school in Millstreet John Cahill then was a middle aged man He lived I would say till his early nineties in human years in time a lengthy span He and his wife raised their children in Coolikerane a hard working man one of integrity One of the good people I recall from my boyhood that I am never more destined to see, John Cahill was a good and honest person when I first knew him he was past his prime On looking back the years go by so quickly there is no holding back the hands of time He will never more be seen along the bog road where he so often cycled up and down But as in everywhere the changes keep on happening in Millstreet Parish and in Millstreet Town, John Cahill never harmed anybody in fact in him there was a lot of good The World was better for him living in it he was one who would help you if he could So down to earth, gentle and unassuming for him living in it Millstreet a better place But by those who knew him he won't be forgotten his will live on as a remembered face, His family and friends are going to miss him and sad to think in the flesh he will not be seen again But in the minds of those who knew and loved him fond memories of John Cahill will remain.