Mister O

Such sad tidings from Duhallow the news of the passing of Mister O A legendary character of Millstreet long ago Where he was born and raised and with his wife raised their children in the Town by Clara Hill Sad to think the heart that beat with kindness has been forever rendered still He was baptized as Anthony Manley Mister O was his nickname Do not ask me as i do not know how his alias to him came As a tailor and an undertaker in Duhallow he was well known And of him it can be truly said that he was one of Millstreet's own So many marvellous memories of him one can recall As a young man in Sraid's green and gold he played gaelic football As a stocky corner forward against Cork's best he did compete He will always be remembered as a legend of Millstreet One who was known to many he made new friends every day He always remained young at heart though his dark hair had turned to gray Gone from the Town of Millstreet his well known and loved face Within view of Clara mountain great changes are taking place For each and everyone of us a final night and day Sad news from the Town of Millstreet Mister O has passed away In the Town of Millstreet he was born and raised and in the Town of Millstreet he grew old And to Duhallow's future generations stories of him will be told.