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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
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
Coadjutor Bishop Laurence
Author: Luke Morrissey
Location: Carlow county
Luke remembers a local, kindly bishop
Luke remembers a local, kindly bishop
Congo
Location: Carlow Town
Kevin gleeson was one of the Irish UN peacekeepers killed in the Niemba ambush in 1960. His heroism and sacrifice, as well as that of his comrades, is celebrated in this poem
Kevin gleeson was one of the Irish UN peacekeepers killed in the Niemba ambush in 1960. His heroism and sacrifice, as well as that of his comrades, is celebrated in this poem
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.
Dance at Marley
Author: P.J. McCall
Location: Carlow east
A record of an important local event and a view of a way of life
A record of an important local event and a view of a way of life
Dawning of the Day
Author: William O'Leary
The poet, from Graiguenamanagh, sings the praises of his native place
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.
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'.
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!