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Kevin Barry
Author: L. McGowan
Theme: Patriotism, hero, One of a number of songs and poems in honour of Kevin Barry. This version was written by L. McGowan while interned in 1921
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
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.
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, 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.
Knockbawn Road
Author: Tommy lynch
Location: West Carlow, Old Leighlin
The song recalls the hardship endured by those who worked on the construction of the road.
The song recalls the hardship endured by those who worked on the construction of the road.