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Poem From the Hills
Author: J.J. Townsend
Location: Carlow west
A fun poem about a quality ass from Seskinrae.
A fun poem about a quality ass from Seskinrae.
Pulling the Beet Around Borris
Author: M.C.L (M.C.N?)
Location: South Carlow, Borris
Another version of the song by Eddie Power, which was located in Graiguenamanagh in Eddie's version.
Another version of the song by Eddie Power, which was located in Graiguenamanagh in Eddie's version.
Raffle in Straboe
Author: Jim Hogan
Location: Central Carlow
A fun account of a local event.
A fun account of a local event.
Roving Journeyman
Location: Carlow County
The story of a young 'buck' who has a rakish attitude towards the girls and their interest in him.
The story of a young 'buck' who has a rakish attitude towards the girls and their interest in him.
Ship Carpenter's Wife
Recorded from J. Byrne, Clonmore
Recorded in Carlow
This old piece tells how a ship's carpenter resolved his marital difficulties, apparently with mutual consent!
This old piece tells how a ship's carpenter resolved his marital difficulties, apparently with mutual consent!
Sign of the Crow
Recorded from J. Byrne, Clonmore
This old piece gives warning to young men who might fance a frolic in a certain house under 'The Sigh of the Crow'!
The Carlow Blues
Location: Carlow town
O'Hanrahan's, often known as 'The Blues', is based in Carlow Town and have a long history of good football teams. This text is a jocose 'dig' at a robust style of play!
O'Hanrahan's, often known as 'The Blues', is based in Carlow Town and have a long history of good football teams. This text is a jocose 'dig' at a robust style of play!
The Carlow Farmer's Ball
Author: John Hayden
Theme: Fun, with a glimpse of life in the past. Song for fun written by John Hayden telling of the Carlow Farmer's Ball.
Air: MacNamara's Ball
Air: MacNamara's Ball
Three Little Fishermen
Location: Carlow west, River Barrow
A fun poem about fishermen, their tales and dreams.
A fun poem about fishermen, their tales and dreams.