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Location, Carlow County, including Graiguecullen
From the time before 'The Split' between Carlow and Graiguecullen footballers, this celebrates the success and the hope for a successful campaign by the county team.

Location: Carlow north, Clonmore
Eddie pays tribute to his native valley, its scenery and long history

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

The song celebrates the joys of birdsong throughout the year, but especially the song of the Robin.

My friends spoke in the schoolyard
When we went out to play;
The story that I then heard
Soon filled me with dismay.

I wrote a note to Santa
And asked Him to explain.
The answer came back quickly
And calmed my troubled brain.

CHORUS
And…

Location: Carlow East
Pat adopts the persona of the emigrant, nostalgic for the places where he grew.

Carlovian Paul was tasked with writing an anthem for the 50th Irish Derby; this is the result! Paul composed the lyrics, Lt Mark Armstrong the music and the anthem was performed by Celine Byrne, backed by the Millicent Singers and the No.1 Army Band.…

Location Carlow south
The poem explores the link between love and love of country