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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.

The poem links Faith and Fatherland

Jeremiah Joseph Callanan was employed for a time as a teacher in the classical Day and Boarding School of G.A. Lynch at Everton House, Graiguecullen. The poem lauds the resilience of the simple heather plant and praises the beauty of the locality.

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

Although the river Slaney is more associated with Wexford, the river and its tributaries flow through east Carlow also.
This is from the collection of Seamus Murphy.

The poem describes the characters and goings-on at a local ball.
From the Seamus Murphy collection.

The song is in praise of the Graiguenamanagh and Tinnahinch area along the Barrow.

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

The poet describes the beauties of May Morning at Ballyduff Rath.

A local view of the heroic sacrifice made by a local hero in his struggle to help his people in 1798.