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After 10am mass in the Holy Family church, Killeen, there was an open invitation to all to come for a cuppa, food, chat, craic. A local man, John Kitterick treated us to some sean-nós dancing and sang a local song about ‘Louisburgh in the County Mayo'. Another local lady, Aileen McDonnell read a beautiful poem called ‘The Chase’ , all about life and what is important. Another local lady and budding poet, Jackie Hedley (nee Taylor) wrote a poem all about Mayo Day especially for our event. |
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Mayo Day By Jackie Taylor Hedley
Mayo the county that’s the best St. Patrick chose it over all the rest County Mayo rugged and wild You cannot help but be beguiled Surfing, kayaking, hillwalking and more You won’t be bored, that’s for sure Steeped in history, culture abound Step into Mayo, and it’s all around Croagh Patrick stands majestic and tall Its yearly pilgrimage beats them all Knock Basilica is worldwide known To visit there two popes have flown Cong made famous by John Wayne And Ashford Castle is far from plain Westport Town voted ‘Best Place to Live’ Everything there and more to give Trad music, recitation and a sing song Bring us together and help us belong Visitors come to Mayo by the score For the thousand welcomes at the door Mayo Jerseys and flags can be seen Everywhere in the world Mayo people have been The latest addition is at Everest base camp Maybe the moon will be next for a stamp? Our Mayo team, oh they play with such zest Trying to bring Sam back to the west Oh for the curse to be lifted, and a win maybe Wouldn’t that be a fine sight to see? Mayo God Help Us, what’s all this fuss? Public transport- sure there’s hardly a bus But it’s the best of Ireland Mayo does display And that is why we have our own MAYO DAY |
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