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Miley Carroll
Singer 1: Danny Browne
Singer 2: Pat Kelly
Location: South Carlow, Borris
Another song in memory of the Civil War victim, Miley Carroll, of Killedmond.
Another song in memory of the Civil War victim, Miley Carroll, of Killedmond.
Miley Carroll
Author: M.C. Nolan
Lonely and cold in Rathanna there lies
In that old-fashioned churchyard a grave
And ‘neath the sod so deep, taking his last, long sleep
Lies a patriot lonely and brave.
For he died for his land, with his rifle in hand
And his face turned onto…
In that old-fashioned churchyard a grave
And ‘neath the sod so deep, taking his last, long sleep
Lies a patriot lonely and brave.
For he died for his land, with his rifle in hand
And his face turned onto…
Molly Asthore
Author: G. Ogle
Location: County Carlow
A lament for lost love. Ogle wrote this for Ms Molly Moore from County Carlow, who he later married.
A lament for lost love. Ogle wrote this for Ms Molly Moore from County Carlow, who he later married.
Mountain of Beauty
Author: M.C. Nolan
Location: South Carlow
A reverie about an early love in a lovely setting
A reverie about an early love in a lovely setting
Mullawnagown
Author: N. Fleming
Singer: Aileen Lambert
Location: South Carlow
The song records the anger and disgust of the people at the brutal treatment of a dying man, Michael Fay, by the 'Black and Tans'.
The song records the anger and disgust of the people at the brutal treatment of a dying man, Michael Fay, by the 'Black and Tans'.
My Carlowman
Author: Julia McDermott
My Song of Graiguenamanagh
Author: Kate o'Leary
Location: County Carlow
Ms. McDermott rejoices in knowing her Carlowman.
Kate O'Leary celebrates her native area.
Ms. McDermott rejoices in knowing her Carlowman.
Kate O'Leary celebrates her native area.
My County Carlow Home
Singer: Luke Morrissey
Location: County Carlow
The song carries the voice of the emigrant, remembering his roots and longing to return someday.
The song carries the voice of the emigrant, remembering his roots and longing to return someday.
My Half Ounce O Tay
Author: Tommy Lynch
Location: County Carlow
Tommy gives flesh to the old Irish adage: 'Marbh le tae, agus marbh gan tae'.
Tommy gives flesh to the old Irish adage: 'Marbh le tae, agus marbh gan tae'.
My Home
Author: Luke Morrissey
Location: South Carlow
Luke remembers some of the scenes of his youth.
Luke remembers some of the scenes of his youth.
My Lovely Carlow Home.
Author Wille White
Location: County Carlow