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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.
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
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 I…
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 I…
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
Song of Graiguenamanagh
Author: Kate O'Leary
Air: Fainne Geal an Lae
The song is in praise of the Graiguenamanagh and Tinnahinch area along the Barrow.
The Barrow and The Nore
Author: Rowan McCoombe
The poem sings the history and praises the beauty of the valleys of Barrow and Nore.
Sprig of Heather
Author: J.J. Callanan
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.