The renowned Eddie Keher he rates amongst hurling’s best
He never was found wanting when he was put to the test.
One of the greatest ever to swing a hurley stick
Deadly around the goal square so classy and so quick
Five all stars and six All Ireland medals that does seem a proud boast
Of many a Kilkenny hurling victory Eddie Keher was the toast.
His two goals and eleven points in Croke Park stands as a record score
In the All Ireland final of 1971 something never done before
And that was with a beaten side an amazing display
From him of stick-work and of accuracy on that September day.
So jubilant in victory and gracious in defeat
A quiet and down to earth man untainted by conceit
In the skilful game of hurling he was a marvellous player
And in the sixties with Tipperary’s legend Jimmy Doyle the limelight he did share.