That Man With Dancing Feet Poem by Francis Duggan

I remember him that man with dancing feet
He was the finest dancer in Millstreet
At seventy he still seemed in his prime
And he could dance all night till closing time.

In the Bush Bar Con and Kitty ruled the floor
Along with Cassidy and his wife from Rathmore
They showed the younger dancers how 'twas done
And at jigs and reels they were second to none.

Some who did not know him thought him to be shy
But I knew Con D since I was young boy
And he always seemed to see the brighter side
And life for him was there to be enjoyed.

He lived in Coolikerane all of his life
And from Kiskeam twelve miles north he brought his wife
And the great wide World he had no wish to see
I've always envied People such as he.

He was always known by the nickname of Con D
Perhaps to distinguish him from his cousin Connie C
And if you asked for Con O Connor some might say
Who is this man O Connor anyway? .

I remember him that man with dancing feet
He was the finest dancer in Millstreet
At seventy he still seemed in his prime
And he could dance all night till closing time.