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Johnny Coughlan
Location: South, Barrow valley
While people in Newfoundland claim ownership of this song, it is more likely that it was brought to Newfoundland by emigrants from the south Carlow area.
While people in Newfoundland claim ownership of this song, it is more likely that it was brought to Newfoundland by emigrants from the south Carlow area.
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.
Poem for the lonely
Author: P.J. Furey
Location: Carlow county
The poet adopts the persona of a Galwayman in exile, reflecting on his native place and, especially, his mother who waits in vain for his return home.
The poet adopts the persona of a Galwayman in exile, reflecting on his native place and, especially, his mother who waits in vain for his return home.
Far Away in Old Bunclody
Song about Bunclody as sung by Les Carty
Theme: Pride in Place
Theme: Pride in Place
Fogarty's Threshing
Author: Jim Nolan
Performed by Danny Browne
Location: Carlow south
The great storyteller gives a fun recitation about an event from the county, giving a view of traditional work on the farm, as well as some of the mischief!
The great storyteller gives a fun recitation about an event from the county, giving a view of traditional work on the farm, as well as some of the mischief!
The Village of Clonmore
Author: John Candy
Location: North Carlow, Clonmore
John remembers the place of his youth and its history
John remembers the place of his youth and its history
Goodbye, Ye Hills
Theme: Pride in place, recitation by M.C. Nolan