Pat Corkery

Pat Corkery was a quiet pipe smoking fellow
And he was one who never caused offence
He made his point and seldom from it wavered
And when he spoke he made a lot of sense.

Pat Corkery owned the Corner House Pub in Millstreet
Where he held the licence with his faithful wife
For years they ran a good and honest business
And honesty with them a way of life.

His many arguments with Danno Mahony about greyhounds
Each held to their point but a victory could not score
They argued without once raising their voices
And it often went on for an hour or more.

And still they were good mates when it was over
Though on greyhound matters each felt he was the better judge
Each from their point of view once never wavered
But they could argue and not hold a grudge.

Pat Corkery is a man I still remember
A character in his own quiet way
And if there's a heaven doubtless he is up there
Where he still argues with Danno today.