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At Sunset Hour
Author: W. O'Neill (Slieve Margy)
Location: Carlow west, Barrow
The poets reflects on some of what the Barrow has witnessed over time and notes its permanence in a transient world.
William O'Neill was a native of Doonane, Laois, who worked as accountant for the 'Nationalist' before…
The poets reflects on some of what the Barrow has witnessed over time and notes its permanence in a transient world.
William O'Neill was a native of Doonane, Laois, who worked as accountant for the 'Nationalist' before…
Bagenalstown The Dream
Author: L. Morrissey
Location: Carlow west and south
A reverie of west and south Carlow and some sporting heroes
A reverie of west and south Carlow and some sporting heroes
Boatmen that Are Gone
Author: Kit Ennis
Singer: Tony Malone
Location: West Carlow, Barrow The title says it all: looking back at a way of life and of work that are gone, the Barrow boys are no more. The author, Kit Ennis, was a lock keeper at Tinnahinch lock (Graiguenamanagh) in the 1920s.
By Barrow's Banks
Author: W. O'Neill
Location: Carlow west, Barrow
The poet delights in being by the river.
The poet delights in being by the river.
By the Barrow's Banks
Author: W. O'Neill
Theme: Pride in place. Written by W. O'Neill, describing the Carlow scenery, particularly by the banks of the Barrow
Clear, Winding Barrow
Author: T.M. O'Donnell
Location: Carlow west, Barrow valley
A short reflection of the Barrow and some major events, written by the 15 year old T. M. O'Donnell in 1833
A short reflection of the Barrow and some major events, written by the 15 year old T. M. O'Donnell in 1833