| They come from all around
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| To celebrate the fair in town
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| They stand together in their teams
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| It’s passion for the games
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| They closed the Shannon bridge today
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| Much traffic at Tinarana Bay
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| The best athletes of county Clare
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| Are gathered in this place
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| All arrangements have been done
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| Now they cheer, they spur and run
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| They reach out for the cup
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| Fighting for their local club
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| Hooray, hooray, it’s sporting day!
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| The competitions have begun
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| This challenge’s moving everyone
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| The goal is set, they’re trying hard
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| To gain the upper hand
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| The trophy’s glittering in the sun
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| And hunting is a lot of fun
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| This goblet is adornment
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| It will grace the union’s shelf
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| The crazy Limerick soccer guys
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| They cheer aloud and clarify
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| Their claim to win the match this time
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| They’re heading for the prize
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| All sportsmen try to score a coup
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| It’s once a year in Killaloe
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| They trained a lot to be the best
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| Their motto’s, Stand or fall!"
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| All arrangements have been done
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| Now they cheer, the spur and rund
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| They celebrate the cup in their poky local pub
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| Hooray, hooray, it’s sporting day!
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| They drink a beer or two in the bars of Killaloe
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| Hooray, hooray, it’s sporting day! |