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Dear Old Carlow Town
Author: Percy. McEvoy
Singer: David Byrne
Second singer: Fiach Moriarty
Location: Carlow town
A nostalgic reverie about the town, places and people.
A nostalgic reverie about the town, places and people.
Death of Fay
Author: MCN, M.C. Nolan
Location: Carlow south
An angry response to the brutal treatment given to a dying hero by the Black and Tans; reflects the anger and disgust with which the people viewed these 'soldiers'.
An angry response to the brutal treatment given to a dying hero by the Black and Tans; reflects the anger and disgust with which the people viewed these 'soldiers'.
Eddie's Rambling House
Author; J. Candy
Eddie McDonald of Clonmore is one of the key collectors of old Carlow pieces, as well as the host for one of the oldest Rambling House sessions.
Emigrant's Story
Author: Paul Kealy (lyrics) and Ciaran Brennan
Singer: Ciaran Brennan
Paul and Ciaran co-wrote this song, which is sung here by Ciaran. Thanks to Ciaran for sharing the song with us.
Father Cullen P.P.
Author: William O'Neill (Slieve Margy)
Eulogy for Fr. Cullen, PP of Tinryland who died in 1913. The poem captures the thoughts and feelings of the priest's parishioners.
Father John Murphy
Author: Willie White, Clonegal
Location: east Carlow, especially Tullow area
A narrative about the motivation of Father John Murphy, hero of 1798, and his sad demise.
A narrative about the motivation of Father John Murphy, hero of 1798, and his sad demise.
Fogarty's Threshing
Author: Jim Nolan
Performed by Danny Browne
Location: Carlow south
The great storyteller gives a fun recitation about an event from the county, giving a view of traditional work on the farm, as well as some of the mischief!
The great storyteller gives a fun recitation about an event from the county, giving a view of traditional work on the farm, as well as some of the mischief!
Graiguenaspidogue Ball (portion)
The poem describes the characters and goings-on at a local ball.
From the Seamus Murphy collection.
From the Seamus Murphy collection.
Graves of the Brother Martyrs
Author: M.C. Nolan
Location: Carlow south
The poem remembers the killing of two brothers by the Black and tans, in the War of independence
The poem remembers the killing of two brothers by the Black and tans, in the War of independence