Master McGrath - David Hammond

David Hammond singing Master McGrath


Master McGrath

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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

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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[lorgain2]

Thank you Flanagans.

[lorgain2]

WeLL D, the mam next door was truly a legend in the folklore of Ireland.

[lorgain2]

Alice thanks for the comment.

[lorgain2]

A sad parting, a legend in the folklore of Ulster.

[lorgain2]

Right Machree, 1868-69-71, some dog.

[lorgain2]

David Hammond entertaining Donal Lunny Arty McGlynn and Liam Og O`Flynn as he sings Master McGrath.

[vinland06]

This is a really good version of this song. I prefer Sean Dunphy's version the best, and can't seem to find his rendition anywhere.

[MONDAYMONDAY22]

i have that print of master mcgrath

[roughra1111]

Love from the Flanagans from Donegal/Belfast

[drobinson2008]

no joke he is my next door neighbour but i would never have known all of this about him until his unfortunate death he is sevely missed by both friends and fmaily as shown by the huge turn out at his funeral.

RIP Mr. Hammond

[alicecolleenflynn]

A Traditional legend, rest in peace, Davey.

[smolach]

A great man. Will be sadly missed.

[nkmufc]

My Grandmothers cousin. A legend.. Lyndsey Green xx