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A Friend on High, M.C. nolan.jpg
Theme: Religious poem from the early 20th century, written by M.C.N., Michael Conlaith Nolan, of Borris.

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Author: L. Morrissey
Location: Carlow county
Luke remembers a local, kindly bishop

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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

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
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