From the recording Songs of Sligo
Paying tribute to a hardworking local sports champion. Mona, you are an inspiration, and this song is for you...
Lyrics
Out in Grange, where the cold tides roll,
A champion rose with heart and soul.
She faced the waves, she swam so true,
And proved what grit and dreams can do!
Get in the pool and give it your best,
Kick like a dolphin, outpace the rest.
Stroke by stroke, chase your dream,
Gold or bronze—shine and gleam!
Swim like Mona, strong and fast,
Make a splash, leave doubts in the past.
You can go to Olympics too someday,
Start today—no delay!
Join the Polar Bears at Strandhill Bay,
Freeze your toes, then swim away!
If cold can’t stop you, nothing will,
Push through waves, chase the thrill.
Swim like Mona, strong and fast,
Make a splash, leave doubts in the past.
You can go to Olympics too someday,
Start today—no delay!
From Sligo’s shores to the world so wide,
A swimmer showed us Irish pride.
If she can do it, so can you,
Train, believe, and push on through!
Swim like Mona, strong and fast,
Make a splash, leave doubts in the past.
You can go to Olympics too someday,
Start today—no delay!
So grab your goggles, take the dive,
Feel the thrill, feel alive!
With every stroke, your dreams come true,
Swim like Mona—we believe in you!