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Mickey voices the nostalgia of the emigrant who dreams of returning home to the native place and to friends.

Paul and Ciaran co-wrote this song, which is sung here by Ciaran. Thanks to Ciaran for sharing the song with us.

You may sing about Killarney and the homes of Donegal
But one place is so dear to me, it’s the very best of all.
The place that I return to no matter where I roam,
It’s that little spot in Carlow, It’s my Ballinabranna Home.

When young I…

Mickey writes of an emigrant's sorrow at leaving his native place, his family and his loved one.

The poet describes the beauties of May Morning at Ballyduff Rath.

The poet, from Graiguenamanagh, sings the praises of his native place

The poem sings the history and praises the beauty of the valleys of Barrow and Nore.

William A. Byrne, from Rathangan in Kildare, was a professor in Knockbeg College. 'The Light on the Broom' was the collection from which this poem is taken.

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…