Video above is of Denis ‘Toots’ Kelleher from Minor Row scoring his two goals for Cork in the 1956 All Ireland Football. Both goals were scored in the second half, but failed to help Cork overtake the Galway lead. [read more …] “Toot’s Two All Ireland Final Goals”
Tag: Denis ‘Toots’ Kelleher
Of Toots Kelleher
Of Toots Kelleher only the memories remain
But in fancy i often does seem him again
In full flight for Millstreet in the green and gold
Though it is true about great men they too do grow old
Never found to be wanting when put to the test
For Cork, Munster and Millstreet he always gave of his best
In Cork, Coachford, Macroom, Killarney and in famed Croke Park
The Pride of Duhallow often left his mark [read more …] “Of Toots Kelleher”
Memories Of Toots Kelleher
In Gaelic Football for Cork and Millstreet Toots Kelleher did play
One of Ireland’s best forwards when in his prime day
One never found to be wanting when put to the test
For Club and for County he always performed at his best
That he never played a bad game a remarkable feat
One jubilant in victory and gracious in defeat
In Croke Park and Killarney, Cork, Coachford and Macroom
He made a big name for himself in the prime of his life’s bloom
The spirit of the true gael the great man personified
For his ability and sportsmanship in his chosen sport he became known far and wide
In Gaelic Football circles Toots Kelleher from Millstreet Town became a household name
In the length and breadth of Ireland he knew of widespread fame
Fond memories of the man he was to this day I retain
And often in my flights of fancy I watch him play again.
