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Kevin Barry
Author: P. Widger
Location: All Carlow, especially north-east
Another of the many pieces in memory of Kevin Barry.
Another of the many pieces in memory of Kevin Barry.
Kevin Barry,
Singer:Paddy Berry
Location: All county, especially north-east
Tony Malone collected this version of the song about Kevin Barry, sung by Wexford singer Paddy Berry
Tony Malone collected this version of the song about Kevin Barry, sung by Wexford singer Paddy Berry
Kevin Barry, poem
Author: Countess Markievicz
Location: All county, North-east
Countess Markievicz added her voice to the anger and disgust for his treatment, as well as the admiration widely felt for his sacrifice.
Countess Markievicz added her voice to the anger and disgust for his treatment, as well as the admiration widely felt for his sacrifice.
Knockbawn Road
Author: Tommy lynch
Location: West Carlow, Old Leighlin
The song recalls the hardship endured by those who worked on the construction of the road.
The song recalls the hardship endured by those who worked on the construction of the road.
Knockroe
Author: N. Fleming
Singer 1: Pat Curran
Singer 2: Ned Sinnott
South Carlow.
The song remembers the sad local event when a German bomb struck the Shannon house, during WW2
Two singers have two different airs to the song.
The song remembers the sad local event when a German bomb struck the Shannon house, during WW2
Two singers have two different airs to the song.
Lament For a Blacksmith
Author, Jim Keogh, Lisnavagh
Location: North-east, Clonmore
Memories of a local man and his life.
Memories of a local man and his life.
Lament for Father Mullen
Author: Eddie McDonald
Location: North-east, Clonmore
Eddie remembers the good acts of a holy man, still respected years after his death.
Eddie remembers the good acts of a holy man, still respected years after his death.
Lament for James O'Toole
Author: Mary Brennan
Singer: Margaret O'Toole
There is sorrow round the sallies now,
For a brave young lad is gone.
The O’Toole’s home is lonely now,
That once was bright and gay.
His mother’s heart is broke
For the loss of a darling son,
And the father he’s bent with grief,…
For a brave young lad is gone.
The O’Toole’s home is lonely now,
That once was bright and gay.
His mother’s heart is broke
For the loss of a darling son,
And the father he’s bent with grief,…