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Bishop James doyle J.K.L. 1.jpg
Location: Carlow county
The poem is in praise of the great bishop known as JKL.

Wealth and Happiness 1, M.C.Nolan.jpg
Location: Carlow south
MCN explores what might lead to true happiness

Priesthood 1.jpg
Location: Carlow town and county The recitation, popularised by Val vousden, tells the joy of parents at the imminent entry of a somewhat 'normal' boy into the priesthood

Poem of the Passion 1, M.C. Nolan.jpg
Location: Carlow South
The poem is indicative of the strong faith that people held in the past

O Great Saint Lazerian.MP3
Location: Carlow West, especially Old Leighlin
A hymn in praise of one of the great local saints.
The recording was made at Easter 2019, sung by the choir of St. Lazerian's cathedral at the annual celebration of the saint's feastday.
Verses 3 and…

Lament For Father Mullen 1790 - 1818, E. McDonald.jpg
Location: North-east, Clonmore
Eddie remembers the good acts of a holy man, still respected years after his death.

In Thee My Lord, M.C. Nolan.jpg
Location: Borris area.
MCN was from the Borris area. The poem is a simple prayer of trust in God.

In Memory of Fr. Vincent McDonald.jpg
Location: North-east, especially Clonmore
Eddie wrote this poem out of respect for a kindly pastor who cared for his people all his life.

Fr. John Murphy, W. White.jpg
Location: east Carlow, especially Tullow area
A narrative about the motivation of Father John Murphy, hero of 1798, and his sad demise.

Fair Woods of Drummond, E. O'Leary.jpg
Location: South Carlow
A celebration and a thanksgiving for the relaxing delights of Drummond woods and the Barrow.
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