19 10 322 https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/180332997987d2ee6c6eae5a7ad888e5.MP3 06e3d1d5152a9d31fcc2fd6d9f3f9edb https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/e6cb70fce24ae1ea1bb93415325c86a1.jpg 48616638a888533b3215794364433a6a https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/5b3a80190bf457cc33d45e38119f4c45.jpg 88e414860544f9c6548093f066d09978 https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/b8aa50fd156161419296c49e26304740.MP3 623e6000544b9a2491f55f7c2592052e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Shooting At Shean Author: Peter Cleary Singer 1: Danny Browne Singer 2: John Candy Subject The topic of the resource Theme: Patriotic heroes Location: Carlow south The song is about two men who died in the Irish Civil War; they were shot by government forces at Shean, near Myshall Description An account of the resource In the county of Carlow two rebels were slaughtered Two brave Irish heroes who loved Erin dear With the guns of the British that they lent Dick Mulcahy They were both assassinated at Carthy’s of Shean. That beautiful mountain looks down over Myshal, Its brown heathered valley they often patrolled; At length they were shot by their own native tilers Just because they stood loyal to the green, white and gold. The priest of the parish at once was informed To proceed to the spot when the battle was o’er For to raise up to glory the souls of the rebels Who fought to free Ireland and were left in their gore. May God bless our brave curate who mounted his charger, All o’er a rough country like a bird he did fly For to mingle their souls in the kingdom of glory Where no traitor or spy may intend to enjoy. The deeds of those rebels will n’er be forgotten; Ireland united no one can deplore No high court of justice by Churchill can function For to seize on the cow of the down-trodden poor. But now in deep sorrow your hearts are all broken Your face is as dark as the cold winter spleen, For ye know ye did wrong for to vote in the tyrants Who sent before God Miley Carroll at Shean. Likewise Jim O’Toole in that battle had fallen, With the lead of the Thompson some coward laid him low. His noble ancestors in the dark days of Cromwell Wove the green flag of Ireland o’er the hills of Wicklow. Now in conclusion, in respect for those martyrs, Let all you good Christians while out on patrol, Ere you draw near the graves of Jim Toole or Myles Carroll, Say the Lord may have mercy on the dead rebels’ souls. Carlow South Cleary P Local event Patriotic Hero Social Comment https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/8eb797970c4191a9f9dac48957a92cec.jpg 67d1a3362e3432392e5dc511e6d5f3a7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Kingdom's Crown Author: Tommy lynch Subject The topic of the resource Theme: Sporting Heroes of 1944 Description An account of the resource Location: Carlow county A call to battle to take the All-Ireland crown from the Kingdom Carlow County Lynch T Pride in Place Sporting Hero https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/98273292d70ed112b03467e5bb63774a.MP3 faedc184257ec5d9088c84f4189a8f06 https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/7cb9b286b488249fa46b8192e80fb0e5.jpg b07d93ca29a17651536a0c9866375f75 https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/1337c5ab9f7bb914d15801728f9afe4b.jpg a19ea2ed5f2995972891640eec4f96fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Carlow Fifteen Authors; Tommy Lynch and P.J. Furey In 1944, Carlow made sporting history by winning their only Leinster Senior Football Championship, defeating Dublin in the final. This momentous victory was immortalized in verse by P.J. Furey, capturing the excitement, pride, and determination of that legendary team. Below is the full transcription of his poem, celebrating the Carlow fifteen and their unforgettable triumph. In the year Forty-four towards the end of July,
 The great Leinster final was played in Athy.
 This game of fine football was listed between,
 The boys from the Liffey and the Carlow fifteen. Oh! I'll never forget till the day that I die,
 Of the crowds that went travelling that day to Athy,
 They peddled and walked it, excitement was keen,
 By the many supporters of the Carlow fifteen. There were horses and ponies and jennets and traps,
 For most of the journey not caring two raps,
 There were donkeys came trotting down every boreen,
 With their ears to attention for the Carlow fifteen. O'er the mountains of Leinster the cheers rose and fell,
 As Dublin played strongly and Carlow right well,
 When the tin whistle sounded the score board was seen,
 To be down in the figures for the Carlow fifteen. As the crowd held their breath and the great climax came,
 It was whispered all over that Dublin held game,
 But none ever thought of the scoring machine,
 The forward division of the Carlow fifteen. What change in the last half did the minutes unroll,
 As the boys from the Barrow kept swarming the goal,
 It was blue in an old spot, but red, gold and green,
 Were the colours of victory for the Carlow fifteen. Now we'll crown every player with a gay flowered wreath,
 Made from cauliflowers and onions and sugar beet,
 There will be smiles on the features of dark Rosaleen,
 Decorating the boys of the Carlow fifteen. As the years creep upon me, I'm wrinkled and grey,
 There are times that I gossip and times that I pray,
 I will sit by my fireside and puff my dudeen,
 And go with my thoughts on the team fondly stray. Jim Quinlan the goalie was the best in his day,
 Jim Archbold, Joyce, and Lawlor full-back,
 Whelan and Farrell and O'Rourke weren’t slack. Centre field was Luke Kelly and Jim Morris of fame,
 Mickey Byrne and Hosey and Moore were all game,
 But Sullivan, Doyle and Jerma near were green,
 Proud champions of Leinster were the Carlow fifteen. Subject The topic of the resource Theme: Sporting heroes of 1944 Description An account of the resource Location: Carlow county Praise for the hope the heroes of 1944 brought to Carlow in that glorious era The two texts show how songs were added to or amended slightly, part of the oral tradition. Carlow County Furey PJ Local event Lynch T Sporting Hero https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/586c6d618fef07b5ced324e7e155de04.tif 9260b1b49ab271958653241212c9b9e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New Songs written to old Celtic Melodies Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Life Author: Dave Barron Air: Siun Ui Dhuibhir Subject The topic of the resource Theme: Transience of Life's joys, sadnesses and potential.The old song Siun Uio Dhuibhir tells the story of missed opportunity for love. Life passes so quick-ly. Some see it as a few brief moments of joy in a sea of sadness; others see it as a sad time lead-ing to hope for happiness in a distant new life. Whatever the belief, we should seek to make the most of each phase of our life, to seek fulfilment of the innate potential within us. Description An account of the resource LIFE Farewell to the days of our youth, now long gone bye, The red sap that pulsed through young limbs now sere and dry; The hot pulse that throbbed in wild heart and fiery limbs, Now chilled and faded in time as memory dims. Lonely and sad are the parents when young must depart, Leaving the family home and the warmth of the hearth; Memories of moments, days full of joy and sun; The brighter the memories, the darker the sorrows run. Deep is the grief and sorrow when old friends must part, A dark pall of gloom to pummel and bruise the heart; The pain and the darkness strangle the joy of life; Dismal and drear is the feeling, both day and night. Sad is the heart when lovers must say goodbye; The wild passion and zest of fresh love long gone bye; The laughter and glow now lost in a sea of tears; Lovers no more, just companions in their last years. So sadness and joy are parts of our human life; The higher the joy the deeper our grief will lie; To each phase of life one question remains the key: Am I content, or, Am I all I might be? Carlow County Love Personal wellbeing Social Comment https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/8cbb6f190d0aa179bed363a1c5946634.tif 864c5767d82e40631170f8c8d256d4d4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New Songs written to old Celtic Melodies Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mother Author: Dave Barron Air: May Morning Dew Subject The topic of the resource May Morning Dew is a love song: what greater love is there than that between a mother and child? It is not the same as love for a partner, child, grandchild, father or friend. It is unique in its depth and gentleness and is often, sadly, only fully appreciated when the mother has passed away. Description An account of the resource 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 recalls you and me Enjoying the garden in the shade of the trees; My love for you deepens with each passing breeze. When I think how you loved me my heart melts in tears. The chill wind of Autumn means harvest is here, Storing the fresh fruits and the yields of the year. Your harvest of wisdom, gleaned through your years, Shared freely and wisely throughout all our years. The wild wínds of Winter bring warm thoughts of you; Through the wild storms of life your guidance was true; Your warm hearth was cosy, where love warmed the air, Just like your own heart and the peace that lay there. All winds and all seasons keep you in my mind, Your wisdom and guidance, so gentle and kind. Your caring and sharing made our house a home. Your peace is all gone now, Mother, mo bhrón. Barron D Carlow County Love Personal wellbeing Wellness https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/14e5754652cd1ab8ea900bce5bc97303.tif cd25a6794c0197ac293111861af060b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New Songs written to old Celtic Melodies Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Secrets of the Stones Author: Dave Barron Air: England's Motorway Subject The topic of the resource England’s Motorway is a song about the Irish man away from home and building a legacy in stone. Ireland’s culture was one of oral tradition and most buildings in the Celtic era were made from wood. However, there was also stone work of exceptional quality, think of the passage tombs, the great Dolmens, the Celtic crosses, the round towers, the tower houses, the castles. Imagine the stories they could tell about our history and our ancestors; if only we knew how to tap into the ‘secrecies of stone’! Description An account of the resource The druids worshipped golden Fionn five thousand years ago; They marked his birthday every year in monuments of stone; And when mid-winter morning sun peeped o’er the rim of gold It lit the shrine of Newgrange stone right to the very core. CHORUS It’s in our bones and it’s in the stones, It’s hidden in the stones. The story of our Irish soul Is written in the stones CúChulainn chose a life so short, but long-term fame and glory. He lived life well, he faced his hells, he lives in tale and story; And when his time to pass came round, much sooner than for most He died alone, the raven found him fastened to a stone. CHORUS Our Celtic bards kept history in song and tale and lore. The early monks then wrote their books in timber huts, remote. But huts were burned and lore forgot, we needed something more So Cill and tower, and cell and bower were built with solid stone. CHORUS The Celtic clans built dún and rath in timber, more than stone; But Norman towers, a stronger power, used harder, lasting stone. Then English walls maintained their laws, the Celtic way was o’er, The people gone, the culture lost but minded in the stones. CHORUS X 2 Barron D Carlow County Pride in Place Social Comment https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/974e2dcc249bdfcdf043bad391a8b8bc.MP3 82e4b03f44f490a2742faba8d0ffe027 https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/aee488d5033956dd7e04dd092c69f5bc.tif 1126e50ebcac46116cf0de1cfdabc374 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New Songs written to old Celtic Melodies Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Seasons of Our Years Author: Dave Barron Air: Shanagolden Singer: Mick O'connor Subject The topic of the resource Theme: The old song Shanagolden, is a love song of unfulfilled love, cut short by premature death; some have been luckier in life to have found fulfilment through a long and happy marriage. The imagery of the seasons reflects the different stages of love for a couple as they move through life together until one must pass over and leave the partner for a time, until the spirits are reunited in eternity. The mortal cycle of life is replaced by the linear life of the spirit. Description An account of the resource THE SEASONS OF OUR YEARS Do you remember, darling, the springtime of our years, The passion, the tensions, the laughter, and some fears? We planted love together and tended it with care And we faced into our seasons, uncertain what lay there. Do you remember, darling, the summer of our years? Our love produced fresh saplings, with all new hopes and fears. They needed careful pruning, much energy and care; They took the focus of our love, through years of sun and rain. Then we enjoyed high summer, high summer of our years. The saplings that we tended were now fine strong young trees. We’d now more time together, more time to give and share And to face into next season, our love still rich and rare. And then we reached our autumn, the harvest of our years, We thanked the Lord in Heaven for all the gifts we reaped. We faced into our winter, the lonely frost and cold, With confidence and comfort in the springtime of our souls. Now we’ve reached our winter and cold frost chills our bones; The saplings that we tended now have saplings of their own. Soon I’ll leave this cycle, into the world of soul; There I’ll wait for you, my darling, and together we’ll go home. Barron D Carlow County Love Personal wellbeing https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/8b51fe6dc71b442462650ad5085fa7c1.jpg ffa6db90e861b9f36a7b83788fdd91c8 https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/da6250c9cf572b1da3694bef35f0dd5b.jpg 8b6469640a8a218b8d776d959faf14f2 https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/e105514333be216ce2e9e1d71e4e9e93.jpg d0ce9139c8fd779d04d61d4d7955c31f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Congo Subject The topic of the resource Theme: Local Hero Description An account of the resource Location: Carlow Town Kevin gleeson was one of the Irish UN peacekeepers killed in the Niemba ambush in 1960. His heroism and sacrifice, as well as that of his comrades, is celebrated in this poem Author Unknown Carlow County Carlow Town Local Hero https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/2bbfc4ab79add9c1dd0b4efcb3ad083a.jpg 8a0f5fd7ed3b4294055aafa7728f8f63 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sister of Mercy Author:R.D. Williams Subject The topic of the resource Theme: Religious person Description An account of the resource The poem explores the motivation that inspired a nun's devotion. The Convent of Mercy on Dublin Road was the mother-house of the Sisters of Mercy. County Carlow Personal wellbeing Religion Social Comment Williams RD https://fromcarlowstreams.ie/files/original/fc131c1a42bd29557d3442c15f31fa50.jpg 28c53c9e7d90d67417570292c19b6754 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Traditional Songs, poems, and stories Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Father Cullen P.P. Author: William O'Neill (Slieve Margy) Subject The topic of the resource Theme: Religious person Description An account of the resource Eulogy for Fr. Cullen, PP of Tinryland who died in 1913. The poem captures the thoughts and feelings of the priest's parishioners. Carlow County O'Neill W Religion Social Comment