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James Toole and Miley Carroll
Location: South Carlow, Myshall area
The men were slain during the Irish civil War in 1922, at Shean, near Myshall. It seems fitting to have both poems side by side.
The men were slain during the Irish civil War in 1922, at Shean, near Myshall. It seems fitting to have both poems side by side.
In Thee My Lord
Author: M.C. Nolan
Location: Borris area.
MCN was from the Borris area. The poem is a simple prayer of trust in God.
MCN was from the Borris area. The poem is a simple prayer of trust in God.
In Seskin Glen 1798
Author: P.J. McCall
Location: North-east.
One of many pieces written by McCall about the events of 1798.
One of many pieces written by McCall about the events of 1798.
In Memory of Fr. Vincent McDonald
Author: Eddie McDonald
Location: North-east, especially Clonmore
Eddie wrote this poem out of respect for a kindly pastor who cared for his people all his life.
Eddie wrote this poem out of respect for a kindly pastor who cared for his people all his life.
Hosey's Song
Author: W. Bambrick
Location: West Carlow, Old Leighlin area
The poem remembers an incident involving a local 'character'
The poem remembers an incident involving a local 'character'
Hills of Sweet Rossmore
Author: J. McDermott
Location: West Carlow, especially Killeshin and Rossmore
A fond review of Rossmore and its hinterland.
A fond review of Rossmore and its hinterland.
Heroes of 1944
Author: David Brennan, Ballon
Location: County
1944 was the greatest year, to date, for Gaelic football in Carlow
1944 was the greatest year, to date, for Gaelic football in Carlow
Hanging of a Carlow Boy
An account of an incident in 1798, another version of 'The Croppy boy'
Goodbye to Carlow Town
Author: S. McCarthy
Singer: Damien Brett
Location: Carlow town
Sean McCarthy (Shanagolden) wrote this after a sojourn in Carlow. It tells the sad love story of a widow with young son whose father died in the fight for freedom.
The second text is Sean's own telling of the context for his…
Sean McCarthy (Shanagolden) wrote this after a sojourn in Carlow. It tells the sad love story of a widow with young son whose father died in the fight for freedom.
The second text is Sean's own telling of the context for his…
Father John Murphy
Author: Willie White, Clonegal
Location: east Carlow, especially Tullow area
A narrative about the motivation of Father John Murphy, hero of 1798, and his sad demise.
A narrative about the motivation of Father John Murphy, hero of 1798, and his sad demise.