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Welcome Home
Author: M. Rice
Mickey voices the nostalgia of the emigrant who dreams of returning home to the native place and to friends.
The Turning of the Year
Author: Dave Barron
Theme: Local event, Family love
The melody is from a Wexford carol by Caitriona O'Leary; the words are new
The melody is from a Wexford carol by Caitriona O'Leary; the words are new
Emigrant's Story
Author: Paul Kealy (lyrics) and Ciaran Brennan
Singer: Ciaran Brennan
Paul and Ciaran co-wrote this song, which is sung here by Ciaran. Thanks to Ciaran for sharing the song with us.
My Ballinabranna Home
Author : Seamus Dunne
Singer: Seamus Dunne
Theme: Pride in Place
Home I left Behind
Author: Michael Rice
Mickey writes of an emigrant's sorrow at leaving his native place, his family and his loved one.
May Morning on a Hill
Author: William O'Leary
The poet describes the beauties of May Morning at Ballyduff Rath.
Dawning of the Day
Author: William O'Leary
The poet, from Graiguenamanagh, sings the praises of his native place
The Barrow and The Nore
Author: Rowan McCoombe
The poem sings the history and praises the beauty of the valleys of Barrow and Nore.