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James Toole and Miley Carroll.jpg
Location: South Carlow, Myshall area
The men were slain during the Irish civil War in 1922, at Shean, near Myshall. It seems fitting to have both poems side by side.

Johnny Coughlan, Michael Dooley.WAV
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.

Kevin Barry, Paddy Berry.MP3
Location: All county, especially north-east
Tony Malone collected this version of the song about Kevin Barry, sung by Wexford singer Paddy Berry

James o'Toole, Margaret O'Toole.MP3
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,…

McArdle's Dog.jpg
Location: North-east Carlow
A fun description of the theft of a dog and the consequent actions of some local characters.

Tim OTtoole and Miley Carroll, Danny Browne.MP3
Location: South Carlow, Borris
Another song in memory of the Civil War victim, Miley Carroll, of Killedmond.

The Ridge and Coolcullen Brigade.MP3
Location: West Carlow, Rossmore
This narrates the adventure of a group of local men who faced severe weather to bring provisions home.

Roving Journeyman 1.jpg
Location: Carlow County
The story of a young 'buck' who has a rakish attitude towards the girls and their interest in him.

Shtoreen Bawn.jpg
From Old Carlow Society
This is one of the well-liked old love songs, set in the valley of the Slaney.

St. Mullins 2.jpg
Location: South Carlow
Description of the ceremonies that marked anniversaries of 1798 in South Carlow, and some of the motivations for the rebellion.
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