Drogheda Villanelle

Born of the Boyne this bountiful town Deus praesidium, mercatura decus Ancient holy river of worldwide renown.

A jewel once in a Norman crown In our heart beats Apollo Phoebus, Born of the Boyne this bountiful town.

Our parking rates won’t get you down Our Traffic Wardens are all quite Amicus Deus praesidium, mercatura decus.

Town Councillors antics would make one frown To gather votes next year create they a fuss Born of the Boyne this bountiful town.

Oliver Cromwell that well known adnoun Less damage did than our own genus anus Deus praesidium, mercatura decus

The Fleadh will make smiles from our frowns A celebration of a Gaelic Dionysus

Born of the Boyne this bountiful town Deus praesidium, mercatura decus.

Mary Moran, Jim Reynolds, Mary Teehan and Seamie Briscoe at the Official Opening of the Samaritans Drogheda and North East Regional Conference at the City North Hotel