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Location: North-east.
One of many pieces written by McCall about the events of 1798.

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 that chilling trial court hall,
We heard the victim called,
Filled with fear of what he’d say,
Cause he failed to pay his way,
Will his home not be his own?
Seems like eviction the following day.

In his second court recall,
His hopes…

An account, somewhat gloating, of a Wexford victory over a Carlow team in a game of hurling played in 1760!
From a book owned by Michael Morrissey, nephew of Luke Morrissey, titled 'In Praise of Heroes'.

Location: Carlow south
A description of a day's hunting that yielded little enough game.

Location: West Carlow, Old Leighlin area
The poem remembers an incident involving a local 'character'

Location: Carlow east
Willie adopts the persona of the emigrant wistfully remembering his home place
The melody was matched to the poem by Fiach.

Mickey writes of an emigrant's sorrow at leaving his native place, his family and his loved one.

Location: West Carlow, especially Killeshin and Rossmore
A fond review of Rossmore and its hinterland.