George Tarrant Poem by Francis Duggan

In my youth a man I often did see
And one who lives in my memory
He always seemed very carefree
George Tarrant of Moher in Derrinagree.

A powerfully built barrel chested man
Of life he enjoyed a long span
He worked for the Cork County Council for years
His friends and relations farewelled him in tears.

He was in the tarring of many a Duhallow roadway
For him never an easy pay
Seldom without a smile on his face
He will be missed from his homeplace.

He lived on to be old and gray
And at peace now forever he lay
That great character I used to know
Going back a few decades ago.