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Fate of Cahir Ruadh
Author: P.J. McCall
Location: Blackstairs
The poem narrates the story of a highwayman's attempt to kidnap a girl, her rescue by her true love and the subsequent death of the highwayman after a pursuit by the people.
The poem narrates the story of a highwayman's attempt to kidnap a girl, her rescue by her true love and the subsequent death of the highwayman after a pursuit by the people.
Follow Me up to Carlow
Author: P.J. McCall
Singer: Fiach Moriarty
Singer 2: Rathangan Choir
Location: County, especially north-east
Really a Wicklow marching song, but generally attributed to Carlow, it is probably the tune most associated with the county.Anyway, Wicklow did not exist as a county at the time of Fiach Mac Hugh o'Byrne!!!
Really a Wicklow marching song, but generally attributed to Carlow, it is probably the tune most associated with the county.Anyway, Wicklow did not exist as a county at the time of Fiach Mac Hugh o'Byrne!!!
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.
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…
Hanging of a Carlow Boy
An account of an incident in 1798, another version of 'The Croppy boy'
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
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.
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'
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.
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.