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Heartache of the Exile
Location: Carlow county, Carlow west
The poem tells of the sadness of the exile
The poem tells of the sadness of the exile
Homes of Clonegal
Author: Willie White
Singer: Fiach Moriarty
Location: Carlow east
Willie adopts the persona of the emigrant wistfully remembering his home place
The melody was matched to the poem by Fiach.
Willie adopts the persona of the emigrant wistfully remembering his home place
The melody was matched to the poem by Fiach.
In Thee My Lord
Author: M.C. Nolan
Location: Borris area.
MCN was from the Borris area. The poem is a simple prayer of trust in God.
MCN was from the Borris area. The poem is a simple prayer of trust in God.
Leighlin town
Author: J.D. Walsh
Location: West Carlow, Leighlin
The poem speaks with the sad nostalgia of the emigrant, thinking of past life in Leighlin.
The poem speaks with the sad nostalgia of the emigrant, thinking of past life in Leighlin.
Life
Author: Dave Barron
Air: Siun Ui Dhuibhir
LIFE
Farewell to the days of our youth, now long gone bye,
The red sap that pulsed through young limbs now sere and dry;
The hot pulse that throbbed in wild heart and fiery limbs,
Now chilled and faded in time as memory dims.…
Farewell to the days of our youth, now long gone bye,
The red sap that pulsed through young limbs now sere and dry;
The hot pulse that throbbed in wild heart and fiery limbs,
Now chilled and faded in time as memory dims.…
Memories
Author: W. White
Location: East Carlow, Clonegal
Mother
Author: Dave Barron
Air: May Morning Dew
MOTHER
The bright wind of Springtime brings you to my mind,
Filled with fine promise, all gentle and kind;
Fountain of hope and my bright, guiding star,
Still guiding my life choice from Heaven afar.
The soft breeze of Summer…
The bright wind of Springtime brings you to my mind,
Filled with fine promise, all gentle and kind;
Fountain of hope and my bright, guiding star,
Still guiding my life choice from Heaven afar.
The soft breeze of Summer…
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 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 Native Place Ballycrinegan
Author: Luke Morrissey
Location: South Carlow
Luke fondly remembers characters and events from his childhood and youth.
Luke fondly remembers characters and events from his childhood and youth.