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Martyrdom of Kevin Barry, MCN, Paddy Lawless (2).MP3
Location: All county, especially north-east and Borris area.
MCN reflects admiration for a hero-martyr as well as anger at the treatment meted out to Kevin Barry just before his execution. Being from the south of the county, this shows the…

Kevin Barry, O Rennachain.jpg
Location: All county, especially north-east
This is probably the best known song about Kevin Barry. It captures the concept of faith and fatherland, as well as disgust at the treatment he received shortly before his execution.

Kevin Barry, P. Widger.jpg
Location: All Carlow, especially north-east
Another of the many pieces in memory of Kevin Barry.

Kevin Barry, Paddy Berry.MP3
Location: All county, especially north-east
Tony Malone collected this version of the song about Kevin Barry, sung by Wexford singer Paddy Berry

Kevin Barry 3, Countess Markievicz.jpg
Location: All county, North-east
Countess Markievicz added her voice to the anger and disgust for his treatment, as well as the admiration widely felt for his sacrifice.

Lament For A Blacksmith, M. Dowling.jpg
Location: North-east, Clonmore
Memories of a local man and his life.

Lament For Father Mullen 1790 - 1818, E. McDonald.jpg
Location: North-east, Clonmore
Eddie remembers the good acts of a holy man, still respected years after his death.

Mark Gorman's Wedding, P.J. McCall.jpg
Location, North-east Carlow
A fun account of a local event when two local characters got married.

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

Nelly Breen, Martin Byrne.MP3
Location: Carlow north
A nice love song set in a local place and with local characters
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