Jud Sheehan

Jud Sheehan used to play for Slanan Rovers But he died before his prime as a young man Today he would be only in his forties Of life years he deserved a longer span. He was a good and a likeable young fellow And around Cloghoula his praises were sung His tragic end rocked Millstreet and Duhallow Perhaps it's true only the good die young. Jud Sheehan was a victim of a car crash When he was fast approaching his prime day The cruel grim reaper came for him so early 'Tis sad to think he died in such a way. I still have mental pictures of that fellow In Shaughnessy's field I see him kick the ball And I see him in the Slanan Rovers colours Such moments I feel happy to recall. Jud Sheehan was a person I remember As nice as one could ever wish to meet He was a credit to his place Cloghoula And likewise to the Parish of Millstreet.