A Poem in the Style of William Topaz McGonagall for Maynooth University Library Cat on the Occasion of International Cat Day
In the charming town of Maynooth, with its beauty so profound,
Lies a University of great repute, where knowledge is unbound.
And in its midst, a creature dwells, a feline of great fame,
The Library Cat, a sight to behold, Séamus is his name.
Oh, Séamus, your coat so sleek, and eyes of emerald green,
You roam the halls of knowledge, where countless books are seen.
You’re a symbol of tranquility, amidst the academic fray,
A beacon of serenity, at the break of day.
Students come from far and wide, with dreams and hopes so high,
And there you are, a comforting sight, under the Irish sky.
You saunter past the ancient tomes, with a purr so soft and low,
A silent guardian of wisdom, in the library’s warm glow.
In the style of the Great McGonagall, I sing your praises true,
Oh, Séamus, Maynooth’s Library Cat, this poem is for you.
Through winter’s chill and summer’s heat, by the library you reside,
A symbol of Maynooth’s spirit, and a source of Irish pride.
So here’s to Séamus, the Library Cat, with his charm and quiet grace,
May he continue to inspire, in that scholarly place.
And as the sun sets on Maynooth, and the stars begin to gleam,
We’ll think of Séamus, the Library Cat, and the wisdom he does seem.
In the Dark 
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 pm
[…] His fame extends beyond the campus through social media, where an unofficial X account shares his daily escapades.[4] Posts on Instagram and Facebook capture moments of him lounging or soliciting treats, cementing his status as Ireland’s coolest cat.[5] Even a poem in the style of William Topaz McGonagall praised his prowess on International Cat Day.[6] […]