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Death of Fay
Author: MCN, M.C. Nolan
Location: Carlow south
An angry response to the brutal treatment given to a dying hero by the Black and Tans; reflects the anger and disgust with which the people viewed these 'soldiers'.
An angry response to the brutal treatment given to a dying hero by the Black and Tans; reflects the anger and disgust with which the people viewed these 'soldiers'.
Graiguenaspidogue Ball (portion)
The poem describes the characters and goings-on at a local ball.
From the Seamus Murphy collection.
From the Seamus Murphy collection.
Homes of Clonegal
Author: Willie White
Singer: Fiach Moriarty
Location: Carlow east
Willie adopts the persona of the emigrant wistfully remembering his home place
The melody was matched to the poem by Fiach.
Willie adopts the persona of the emigrant wistfully remembering his home place
The melody was matched to the poem by Fiach.
Irish Liberty
Author unknown
Air: The Star of the County Down
Singer 1: Paddy Lawless
Singer 2: Fiach Moriarty
Irish Liberty
Ye friends of Irish Liberty and sons of Granuaile
Be not afraid of England’s bull, his horns, his head or tail;
He’s but a shadow on the grass reflected from a tree,
So break the branches bare, brave boys, and plant the…
Ye friends of Irish Liberty and sons of Granuaile
Be not afraid of England’s bull, his horns, his head or tail;
He’s but a shadow on the grass reflected from a tree,
So break the branches bare, brave boys, and plant the…
Lament for Father Mullen
Author: Eddie McDonald
Location: North-east, Clonmore
Eddie remembers the good acts of a holy man, still respected years after his death.
Eddie remembers the good acts of a holy man, still respected years after his death.