8 10 239 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Brigid's Day Author: Martin Power Subject The topic of the resource You've spread your cloak upon the earth And brought about rebirth. Now from beneath the frosted soil The snowdrop peeps its head, The linnet and the lark announce Your arrival with their song And tell us all that winter's over: Here comes the springtime sun. And snug within its winter nest The hedgehog starts to stir; It feels the heat of that springtime sun Warming up the earth. The woodland and the hedgerow The daffodils now dress As Nature fills the poet's pen With endless word and verse. The robin who has sung alone Throughout the winter months Is perched upon the garden wall And sings a different song. The others know of what he sings For they too are so inclined To seek a kindred heart as theirs With whom to share their time. You've brought with you a promise And a hope of better times, It's there amongst the budding trees And in the poet's lines, It's with the farmers in their fields And without across our land Upon the springtime breeze. Description An account of the resource The poem carries on the ancient Celtic festival of imbolg, marking the rebirth of the year. Before the Church imposed the feast of St. Brigid the imbolg festival marked the rebirth of nature, under the mantle of the goddess Brigid, of Danú. County Carlow Nature Religion Social Comment Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Mass Author: Martin Power Subject The topic of the resource Those frosty morns from long ago When I'd go to serve first mass Are as vivid in my memory Though many years have passed. I still can feel the bite of cold When my feet would hit the floor As I leave behind the warm bed And the old post office coat. And heavily buttered homemade bread And sweetened cups of tea Upon the kitchen table Would be waiting there for me, With my mother ever smiling As she buttoned up my duffel coat And sprinkled me with water From the font beside the door. I'd scare away the crafty crows That were picking at the cream, Then out the gate and down the street As I'd hear the church bell ring. The roofs are covered white with frost, The morn is crisp and clear As columns of smoke from early fires Rise straight into the air. I'd make my way down Pearse Road And along the slippy path I greet the early morning risers On their way to work or mass. A sweet smell from the sugar plant Drifts across the morning air As I hurry by the Croppy Graves And on towards St. Clare's. With my hands tucked deep inside my coat And my chin tucked in as well I hear the dogs along the Terrace Howl in rhythm with the bell. I hear the murmuring of the Rosary As through the chapel door I pass And I start to set the altar In time for early mass. Description An account of the resource In this poem Martin remembers some of the sounds, smells and sights of early winter mornings as he walked Graigue (cullen) to serve at first mass. Carlow Town Pride in Place Religion Social Comment Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Beautiful Carlow Author: John Candy Subject The topic of the resource I have roved through many an Irish scene; I have watched the sun go down On Connemara's lofty hills and Killarney's lovely town; I have viewed the hills of Donegal and the Glen of Aherlow: But none compare to the tranquil scenes of my own County of Carlow. From the peak of sweet Mount Leinster to the hallowed village of Clonmore, To Milford and Old Leighlin and beautiful Rossmore, I've viewed Hacketstown from Eagle Hill, I've watched the harvest moon aglow Where first I drew the breath of life in my own County of Carlow. The enchanted village of Clonegal and Clashganny's ancient mill, The fighting Cocks, Ardattin and lovely Ballon hill; I've seen the granite walls of Fenagh, and Myshall well I know: All reflections of the beauty of my own County of Carlow. I've strolled through sweet Rathvilly and historic Tullow town, Ballymurphy, borris and St. Mullins, and dear old Bagenalstown. I recall Tinryland and Rathoe and lovely Leighlinbridge, St. Lazerian's old cathedral way up on Leinster's ridge. Sweet Palatine and Carlow town are places we all know; If you add them all together they form the lovely county of Carlow. Carlow County Pride in Place Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 'The Old Church' Author: Seamus Kavanagh from 'Reflections in Rhyme' Subject The topic of the resource For two hundred years it's stood among the Wicklow Hills the source of people's hope, the cure for many ills. It was built by Fr. Blanchvelle, with faith and a hundred pound, and it's fitting that he rests inside the church he found. The church bell was the clarion call never ceasing through the years, the harbinger of happiness, sometimes the source of tears. In silence now it stands but close your eyes and you will hear, carried on the wings of time, voices raised in prayer. Along meandering mass paths people came to pray, it was faith that gave them strength and helped them on their way. It was there to offer solace to the men of ninety-eight while prayers were said in Easter Week for those who met their fate. It survived man's inhumanity, the grief of two world wars, and was there on a July evening when man walked among the stars. But its doors they remain closed now locking in the memories there, of those who knelt throughout the years and talked to the Lord in prayer. Amnd though they are departed now they haven't gone too far, for they've found rest and sleep in peace 'neath a stone in the churchyard. Carlow East Pride in Place Social Comment Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The School House Author: Seamus Kavanagh fropm "Reflections in Rhyme Subject The topic of the resource Standing by the schoolhouse with its walls of granite grey memories come flooding back was it really only yesterday The silence it is broken by sounds from other years, of voices long forgotten Listen - can't you hear! Through an open window carried on the wing of time hear the lilting tones of innocence recite a nursery rhyme. See the young lad running, running wild and free and the girl with the red ribbon who meant the world to me. Solid desk with names engraved where we learn=t to write and spell with a nib bent out of shape from exploring an inkwell. Across bog and field they came in summer heat and winter snow and scampered 'cross a wooden plank where rushing waters flow. And on a frosty morning when smoke clouds filled the sky 'The master's in, the master's in' would be the warning cry. Listen to the roll call but I'm aggrieved to say the master and so many more won't be 'anseo' today. Carlow East Pride in Place Social Comment http://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/43a9765207e432d4aa750bb3ea89d3a2.jpeg 86d78d2a0413600e68456c3a56791964 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unite For Peace Author: PJ Furey Carlow County Furey PJ Religion Social Comment http://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/337b1568d9fced298e9efc679c047c4c.jpeg 1cd40afd09aa6db32ee4a2642c29500b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Holy Family Author: PJ Furey Carlow County Furey PJ Religion Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jim Nolan Author: John Candy Performed by John Candy Subject The topic of the resource John wrote this eulogy about a great local, and national, character, Jim Nolan of Ballinrush, Myshall, County Carlow. Description An account of the resource The roll is called, Big Jim is gone, his voice we’ll hear no more, But his name is etched forever on the pages of folklore. For those who knew this gentle giant, he was an easy friend to love And on Good Friday evening Jim was called to Heaven above. As day broke over Myshall the sad news quickly spread That Jim Nolan he had passed away and a thousand tears were shed. The supreme storyteller, he was known both far and wide And Carlow lost a legend the day Jim Nolan died. Jim was born in October Nineteen Twenty Two, The year Ireland gained its freedom, with Michael collins and his cfrew. Now Jim grew up in Myshall and as he reached a certain age His talents they were plain to see and he was lured on to the stage. As an actor he was brilliant and his stories they did flow, He even featured on RTE with Gay Byrne on the Late Late Show. Jim lived and farmed in Ballinrush the place where he grew up, There he wrote about the young man who was ‘The real sure sign of a Pup’! He told us about Binty McGuire, who was tied down when he was dead, When someone cut the rope at his wake and binty shot up in the bed. Ah yes, his stories they were magic, they were better than vintage wine To hear Jim and his sister Bridie declare that they would ‘sign on the dotted line’. Now, Jim Nolan was a gentleman, we will all agree on that, With his big broad smile, his walking cane, his pipe and his auld hat. He could brighten up any story house whether in sunshine or in rain And, believe me, we will never see the likes of Jim again. So, Big Jim, we will remember you, as the years go rolling by For the pleasure that you gave us Jim, your name will never die. And as we gaze on your beloved Mt. Leinster with its heather, gorse and bush May you rest in peace forever, Big Jim from Ballinrush. Carlow County Carlow South Local Character Local Events Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yesterday's Men Author Dave (Blue) Kinsella Subject The topic of the resource It was Jimmy from union that gave us the news They were closing our factory down. You could see it all there in the eyes of my mates, The anger, the sadness, the fear. Like our fathers before us they worked there with pride, You could tell there was bitterness burning inside. Farewell my companions, my friends, my workmates, Farewell to the pay-day, the pints, and the craic, For we gave it our best days and they paid us back By making us ‘Yesterday’s Men’. Description An account of the resource Dave (Blue) Kinsella rembers and records the shock, sorrow and anger when the Sugar Factory was closed, bringing to an end the local industry that provided work for generations of Carlovians in farming, transporting and manufacturing the sugar. County Carlow Pride in Place Social Comment Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christmas Wishes Author: Seamus Kavanagh Subject The topic of the resource In this poem, Seamus explores the real meaning of goodwill that underpins the Christmas message and the ancient, traditional hope for the new year. Description An account of the resource Christmas Wishes May the peace of ten thousand Christmases Be with you this crazy year With a season free from worry And a mind that holds no fear. May you follow every dream And never need a star, May the lights dispel the darkness, So you’re proud of who you are. May the Santa of your childhood Set your spirit free With happiness wrapped in hope, Beneath the Christmas tree! May the joy that Christmas brings, Stay forever by your side, May you always have the strength, To take life in your stride. May Christmas bring you closer, To those who hold your heart May love provide the glue, That will never let you part. May you make a million memories, That will forever with you stay May you regain the innocence That may have gone astray. May your Christmas be amazing, Filled with laughter love and cheer And you’ll have some left over, To last you through the year In a now uncertain world My Christmas wish for you Good health, love and laughter, For these will see you through. Carlow East Social Comment