Master McGrath sung Sean O`Se

Irish folk song Master McGrath

Eighteen sixty-nine being the date of the year
The Waterloo sportsman, they all did appear
To win the great prize and to bear it away
Never counting on Ireland and Master McGrath

On the twelfth of December
that day of renoun
McGrath and his keeper
They left Lurgan Town
on the thirtenth they landed
on Englands fair sore.



And when they arrived there in London town
The great English sportsman they did gather round
One of the gentlemen gave an, "Ha ha
Is that the great dog you call Master McGrath?"

Lord Lurgon stepped forward and he said, "Gentlemen,
If there are any among you have money to spend,
For your great English greyhound I don't care a straw.
Five thousand to one upon Master MlcGrath."

White Rose stood uncovered, the great English pride -
Her trainer and owner were both by her side.
They led her away and the crowd cried, "Hurrah!"
For the pride of all England and Master McGrath.

As Rose and the Master, they both ran along,
"I wonder," said Rose, "What took you from your home.
You should have stayed there in your Irish domain
And not come to gain laurels on Albion's plains."

"I know," said McGrath, "We have wild heather bogs,
But you'll find in old Ireland we have good men and dogs.
Lead on, bold Britannia, give none of your jaw;
Snuff that up your nostrils," said Master McCrath.

The hare she led on, what a beautiful view,
As swift as the wind o'er the green fields she flew.
He jumped on her back and he held up his paw;
"Three cheers for old Ireland," said Master McGrath.

I've known many greyhounds that filled me with pride
In the days that are gone and it can't be denied,
But the greatest and the bravest the world ever saw
Was our champion of champions, brave Master McGrath

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• Irish
• song
• Master
• McGrath
• Wateloo
• Cup
• Lurgan

[Saiborg123]

great version!! THX for posting!

[lorgain2]

You are welcome, Thanks.

[lorgain2]

Thanks Ashingtoon, The home of the Milburns and the Charltons, great footballing traditions in your area.

[tomtesticle]

I believe I have seen a statue to Master Mc Grath in Co. Waterford.

[lorgain2]

Yes the statue to Master McGrath is in Dungarvan Co Waterford, the dog was whelped in Dungarvan and sold to Lord Lurgan.

[lorgain2]

Thanks cody,

[GALAFOUNDATION]

Seán O'Se became the voice of O Riada's ensemble, which also included Paddy Moloney and other musicians who soon afterward formed the Chieftains, moving Irish music onto the world stage. O'Se's renditions of classic ballads like Carrickfergus are known and loved throughout Ireland and today he continues an active schedule of performing and recording. He is an Irish treasure!

[ashingtoon]

Super song about a truly remarkable dog! I'm English but being an avid greyhound fan this is making me swell with pride!! Look out for my Irish Derby posts I am putting on now!

[codynootchies]

The picture's great. THis song makes me swell with pride! Éirinn go Brách!

[lorgain2]

Tnks again tinsista, have a look at David Hammond`s vesion on this Site.