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Hanging of a Carlow Boy
An account of an incident in 1798, another version of 'The Croppy boy'
In Seskin Glen 1798
Author: P.J. McCall
Location: North-east.
One of many pieces written by McCall about the events of 1798.
One of many pieces written by McCall about the events of 1798.
James Toole and Miley Carroll
Location: South Carlow, Myshall area
The men were slain during the Irish civil War in 1922, at Shean, near Myshall. It seems fitting to have both poems side by side.
The men were slain during the Irish civil War in 1922, at Shean, near Myshall. It seems fitting to have both poems side by side.
Kevin Barry, poem
Author: Countess Markievicz
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.
Countess Markievicz added her voice to the anger and disgust for his treatment, as well as the admiration widely felt for his sacrifice.
Kevin Barry
Author: M.C. Nolan
Singer: Paddy Lawless
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…
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
Author: O'Rennachain
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.
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,
Singer:Paddy Berry
Location: All county, especially north-east
Tony Malone collected this version of the song about Kevin Barry, sung by Wexford singer Paddy Berry
Tony Malone collected this version of the song about Kevin Barry, sung by Wexford singer Paddy Berry
Kevin Barry
Author: P. Widger
Location: All Carlow, especially north-east
Another of the many pieces in memory of Kevin Barry.
Another of the many pieces in memory of Kevin Barry.
Lament for James O'Toole
Author: Mary Brennan
Singer: Margaret O'Toole
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,…
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,…
Miley Carroll
Singer 1: Danny Browne
Singer 2: Pat Kelly
Location: South Carlow, Borris
Another song in memory of the Civil War victim, Miley Carroll, of Killedmond.
Another song in memory of the Civil War victim, Miley Carroll, of Killedmond.