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The Home I Left Behind, M. Rice.MP3
Mickey writes of an emigrant's sorrow at leaving his native place, his family and his loved one.

Johnny Coughlan, Michael Dooley.WAV
Location: South, Barrow valley
While people in Newfoundland claim ownership of this song, it is more likely that it was brought to Newfoundland by emigrants from the south Carlow area.

Mary From Sweet Carlow Town.jpg
Location: Carlow Town
A love story of loyalty and a happy ending.

Michael Donohue.MP3
Michael Donoghue

CHORUS
Michael Donoghue, I really do love you;
Although you’re in the Duffery to you I will be true.
And Michael Donoghue I’ll Tell you what I’ll do:
Just stop pretending you’re a guard and I will marry you.

Now I…

Molly Asthore 3.jpg
Location: County Carlow
A lament for lost love. Ogle wrote this for Ms Molly Moore from County Carlow, who he later married.

Notes for Mother.tif
MOTHER

The bright wind of Springtime brings you to my mind,

Filled with fine promise, all gentle and kind;

Fountain of hope and my bright, guiding star,

Still guiding my life choice from Heaven afar.


The soft breeze of Summer…

Mountain of Beauty 1 MCN.jpg
Location: South Carlow
A reverie about an early love in a lovely setting

My Carlowman, J. McDermott.jpg
Location: County Carlow
Ms. McDermott rejoices in knowing her Carlowman.

Nano's Song, DB, Mary Butler.MP3
Dado’s**** Song ( Amhran Daideo)

Chorus
Gasúin Óg* you melt my heart;
Torthaí glúine imithe, thart**;
Bring me joy and pride and hope;
Síol na nglúine le teacht fós***.

Cailín Óg, you light my life,
Beaming through the fog of…

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