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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.
Poem of the Passion
Author: M.C. Nolan
Location: Carlow South
The poem is indicative of the strong faith that people held in the past
The poem is indicative of the strong faith that people held in the past
Returning to Carlow
Author: John Candy
Location: County Carlow
John adopts the persona of the exile who exults in returning home to the place of his youth.
John adopts the persona of the exile who exults in returning home to the place of his youth.
River Song
Author: W. O'Neill
Location: West Carlow, Barrow Valley
The poet's mind drifts along with the river.
The poet's mind drifts along with the river.
River Song
Author: W. O'Neill (Slieve Margy)
Location; Carlow west
The poet's mind drifts from the beauty of the river, through some of its violent past, back to peaceful reverie again
The poet's mind drifts from the beauty of the river, through some of its violent past, back to peaceful reverie again
Road To Ballinree
Author: J.F. McCarthy
Location: South Carlow
An old man enthuses about the love of his life, from courtship to old age.
An old man enthuses about the love of his life, from courtship to old age.
Roads Around Rathoe
Author: Peter Cleary
Location: Central East
An old man, now in America,fondly remembers Rathoe.
An old man, now in America,fondly remembers Rathoe.
Stroll Through Ballyogan Wood
Author: Luke Morrissey
Location: South Carlow
Memories of his courting days!
Memories of his courting days!
Sweet County Carlow
Author: M.C. Nolan
Location: South Carlow
MCN fondly remembers the place of his birth and childhood.
MCN fondly remembers the place of his birth and childhood.
The Seasons of Our Years
Author: Dave Barron
Air: Shanagolden
Singer: Mick O'connor
THE SEASONS OF OUR YEARS
Do you remember, darling, the springtime of our years,
The passion, the tensions, the laughter, and some fears?
We planted love together and tended it with care
And we faced into our seasons, uncertain what lay…
Do you remember, darling, the springtime of our years,
The passion, the tensions, the laughter, and some fears?
We planted love together and tended it with care
And we faced into our seasons, uncertain what lay…