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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'.

Location: North-east, Clonmore
Eddie remembers the good acts of a holy man, still respected years after his death.

There is sorrow round the sallies now,
For a brave young lad is gone.
The O’Toole’s home is lonely now,
That once was bright and gay.

His mother’s heart is broke
For the loss of a darling son,
And the father he’s bent with grief,…

Location: North-east Carlow
A fun description of the theft of a dog and the consequent actions of some local characters.

Location: East Carlow, Clonegal

Location: Central Carlow
A fun account of a local event.

Location: Central East
An old man, now in America,fondly remembers Rathoe.

Recorded in Carlow
This old piece tells how a ship's carpenter resolved his marital difficulties, apparently with mutual consent!

From Old Carlow Society
This is one of the well-liked old love songs, set in the valley of the Slaney.

This old piece gives warning to young men who might fancey a frolic in a certain house under 'The Sign of the Crow'!