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Notes for Mother.tif
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…

Purple Heather.jpg
William A. Byrne, from Rathangan in Kildare, was a professor in Knockbeg College. 'The Light on the Broom' was the collection from which this poem is taken.

Barrow and Nore.jpg
The poem sings the history and praises the beauty of the valleys of Barrow and Nore.

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The poet, from Graiguenamanagh, sings the praises of his native place

May Morning on a Hill.jpg
The poet describes the beauties of May Morning at Ballyduff Rath.

The Home I Left Behind, M. Rice.MP3
Mickey writes of an emigrant's sorrow at leaving his native place, his family and his loved one.

My Ballinabranna Home, Seamus Dunne.MP3

You may sing about Killarney and the homes of Donegal
But one place is so dear to me, it’s the very best of all.
The place that I return to no matter where I roam,
It’s that little spot in Carlow, It’s my Ballinabranna Home.

When young…

The Emigrants Story Ciaran Brennan.mp3
Paul and Ciaran co-wrote this song, which is sung here by Ciaran. Thanks to Ciaran for sharing the song with us.

Ballinabranna, Milford and Rossmore, M. Rice.MP3
Mickey voices the nostalgia of the emigrant who dreams of returning home to the native place and to friends.

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