Kilkenny cats got an awful shock
When the underdogs they tried to block
Their scratching claws were kept at bay
By the mongrels from old Galway
Thoroughbred hurlers through and through
Showed the cats a thing or two
With a calm approach right to the fore
Twas the real thing
The buck of Oranmore
The dancing cats were caught on the hop
By the lads from Galway
The pick of the crop
When, why, who, and how?
Kilkenny heaved a sad meeow
Sensing now that this is their chance
The Galway blazers pulled up their pants
The roar of the crowd
Would make you deaf
As all eyes perched on the ref
The ball is in, a game is on
The sad meeow is getting strong
Two defeats would be too much to bear
In simple lauguage, it wouldn’t be fair
Those crazy dogs wouldn’t do it again
To the likes of these Kilkenny men
But stranger things have happened before
Enough is enough
Can’t take anymore
The McCarthy Cup
Fill it with milk
The cats may sleep
On a pillow of silk
An amazing thing is about to happen
Catch the cats while they’re nappin’
Cats and dogs lie down with each other
Kilkenny and Galway
Sister and brother
Cupla focal never went astray
Here or now, come what may
Anonymous Galway supporter
