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Kevin Barry
Author: P. Widger
Location: All Carlow, especially north-east
Another of the many pieces in memory of Kevin Barry.
Another of the many pieces in memory of Kevin Barry.
Kevin Barry,
Singer:Paddy Berry
Location: All county, especially north-east
Tony Malone collected this version of the song about Kevin Barry, sung by Wexford singer Paddy Berry
Tony Malone collected this version of the song about Kevin Barry, sung by Wexford singer Paddy Berry
Kevin Barry, poem
Author: Countess Markievicz
Location: All county, North-east
Countess Markievicz added her voice to the anger and disgust for his treatment, as well as the admiration widely felt for his sacrifice.
Countess Markievicz added her voice to the anger and disgust for his treatment, as well as the admiration widely felt for his sacrifice.
Lament for James O'Toole
Author: Mary Brennan
Singer: Margaret O'Toole
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,…
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,…
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…
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.
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'.