Johnny Keeffe Is A Legend In Millstreet Town

To sing his praises how could one begin He Captained Millstreet Gaelic Footballers to their greatest win He never did leave Millstreet or Cork down Johnny Keeffe is a legend in Millstreet Town. A man who never bragged about his fame He only played because he loved the game Never found to be wanting when put to the test A gentleman as well as one of Millstreet's best. Johnny Keeffe is a man who lived his dream The Captain of Millstreet's County winning team And what a game against St Vincent's he did play His legend living on with him today. Yet so down to earth and untainted by conceit We laud him as a hero of Millstreet Not alone a great footballer but a good person in every way The truth of him to you I only say. The story of his life would be so great to read Today as he always did by good example he does lead These simple words to honour the renown Of a living legend of old Millstreet Town.