Andrew Lynch Poem by Francis Duggan

A fountain of knowledge and known far and wide
Beyond the borders of his Countryside
The great Andrew Lynch to the reaper has gone
But good stories about him are bound to live on.

So humorous and witty and without conceit
And in the house of the wise one who could take a seat
As nice a person as one could wish to meet
And he will be missed in Ballydaly, Duhallow and Millstreet.

A stalwart with Ballydaly in Gaelic Football
Andrew Lynch from my young years is one I recall
He played for the love of it just to compete
Quite joyful in victory and gracious in defeat.

'Tis so sad to think he won't be seen again
Andrew Lynch may be gone but the good memories remain
Of one who led by good example and lived a good life
And loved all of his children and loved his good wife.