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Location: North-east, especially Clonmore
Eddie wrote this poem out of respect for a kindly pastor who cared for his people all his life.

The roll is called, Big Jim is gone, his voice we’ll hear no more,
But his name is etched forever on the pages of folklore.
For those who knew this gentle giant, he was an easy friend to love
And on Good Friday evening Jim was called to Heaven…

Location: South Carlow, especially the Mount Leinster area.
Eddie wrote this as a mark of respect for his good friend Jim Nolan, the well-known storyteller from Ballinrush, Myshall.

Location: North-east, Clonmore
Memories of a local man and his life.

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

Location, North-east Carlow
A fun account of a local event when two local characters got married.

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

Location: Carlow town
John remembers working in Haddens' of Carlow, and some of the people he met there.

Location: Carlow north
A nice love song set in a local place and with local characters

Location: Carlow West, especially Old Leighlin
A hymn in praise of one of the great local saints.
The recording was made at Easter 2019, sung by the choir of St. Lazerian's cathedral at the annual celebration of the saint's feastday.
Verses 3 and…