The wonder of it only does seem to grow
Sean Radley’s amazing images of Millstreet in snow
Though hardly the place for to go to for to improve your suntan
It is thanks for the great pics to the talented man
Though the images on screen beautiful to behold
The very thought of it leaves me feeling cold
The harsh winds of Winter with the breath of chill
Blowing through the old Town in view of Clara Hill
Far inland in miles from Hibernia’s Shore
‘Tis cold by the mountain above Claramore
The cattle in farmshed are bellowing for silage or hay
Back there it may well be a white Christmas Day
Times tough on Irish people economy wise
Though in Climate Change the harsh Winter weather comes as no surprise
Hungry birds searching for food in every backyard
On people and creatures such cold snaps are hard
A snow covered Town in a bleak countryside
Sean Radley’s snow pictures are viewed Worldwide
By Duhallow migrants who know all too well
That Winter weather in Ireland can be Earthly Hell
Far south of old Clara the weather is fine
The gray shrike thrush pipes in the Summer sunshine
The butterflies dance around the flowering tree
And the magpie lark sings his familiar pee wee.
… and so say all of us of Seáns photos
Goodness, I had not realised that my attempt at recording our Snow Experience would have had such a positive effect. I felt that these scenes were truly extremely rare and merited being preserved for future generations as well as being shared with all our esteemed Millstreet natives all over the world. Francis, thank you very much for such a wonderful poetic tribute … You have been recording an amazing treasure of wonderful poetry over many years…so deeply appreciated by so many here in Millstreet and far beyond. I shall dedicate my final Snow Tour (which will appear within the next few days) to your good self, Francis … and to All who have been such loyal visitors to our website.