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Evening in St. Mullins
Author: J. McD
Location: Carlow South
The poem evokes the thoughts and feelings generated by the ancient monastic settlement and graveyard of St. Mullins
The poem evokes the thoughts and feelings generated by the ancient monastic settlement and graveyard of St. Mullins
Eddie's Rambling House
Author; J. Candy
Eddie McDonald of Clonmore is one of the key collectors of old Carlow pieces, as well as the host for one of the oldest Rambling House sessions.
Dreaming of Carlow
Author:J. Candy
Location: Carlow north
John adopts the persona of a sad and lonely emigrant as he wistfully remembers his native place at Christmas.
John adopts the persona of a sad and lonely emigrant as he wistfully remembers his native place at Christmas.
Dick Jones of Croneskeagh
Location: Carlow north
A comic description of how a local man acquired a wife!
A comic description of how a local man acquired a wife!
Death of Fay
Author: MCN, M.C. Nolan
Location: Carlow south
An angry response to the brutal treatment given to a dying hero by the Black and Tans; reflects the anger and disgust with which the people viewed these 'soldiers'.
An angry response to the brutal treatment given to a dying hero by the Black and Tans; reflects the anger and disgust with which the people viewed these 'soldiers'.
Dear Old Carlow Town
Author: Percy. McEvoy
Singer: David Byrne
Second singer: Fiach Moriarty
Location: Carlow town
A nostalgic reverie about the town, places and people.
A nostalgic reverie about the town, places and people.
County of Carlow
Author: J. Candy
Location: Carlow county
John takes a ramble through many Carlow localities.
John takes a ramble through many Carlow localities.
Coadjutor Bishop Laurence
Author: Luke Morrissey
Location: Carlow county
Luke remembers a local, kindly bishop
Luke remembers a local, kindly bishop
Clear, Winding Barrow
Author: T.M. O'Donnell
Location: Carlow west, Barrow valley
A short reflection of the Barrow and some major events, written by the 15 year old T. M. O'Donnell in 1833
A short reflection of the Barrow and some major events, written by the 15 year old T. M. O'Donnell in 1833
Clashganny Vale
Author: K. O'Neill
Location: Carlow south
The poetess uses a classical style to laud the joys of the Barrow and Clashganny
The poetess uses a classical style to laud the joys of the Barrow and Clashganny