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Purple Heather.jpg
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.

Pulling the Beet Round Borris.jpg
Location: South Carlow, Borris
Another version of the song by Eddie Power, which was located in Graiguenamanagh in Eddie's version.

Prince of Gaelic football, J. Candy.jpg
Location: County Carlow
Andy Murphy of Tinryland, Carlow and leinster football fame is remembered in this poem by John Candy

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Location: Carlow town and county The recitation, popularised by Val Vousden, tells the joy of parents at the imminent entry of a somewhat 'normal' boy into the priesthood

Pride of Carlow.jpg
Location: Carlow County
The song salutes the achievement of the county u21 footballers who lost the Leinster finalto Dublin by a narrow margin

Pretty Girl of Raheendoran, R. McCoome.jpg
Location: West Carlow
McCoome is generous in his praise of his loved one.

The Saturday night ritual of shoe polishing is described in detail in this memory of a family weekly event.

Poem of the Passion 1, M.C. Nolan.jpg
Location: Carlow South
The poem is indicative of the strong faith that people held in the past

Poem From the Hills, J.J. Townsend.jpg
Location: Carlow west
A fun poem about a quality ass from Seskinrae.

A Poem for the Lonely, P.J. Furey.jpg
Location: Carlow county
The poet adopts the persona of a Galwayman in exile, reflecting on his native place and, especially, his mother who waits in vain for his return home.
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