The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county OFFALY
Offaly Rover: Traditional emigrant-style ballad (writer unknown, though popularised by singers like Paddy Reilly and Derek McCormack). A nostalgic tribute…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county ROSCOMMON
Modern ballad by Dermot O’Brien, recorded by artists like P.J. Murrihy). A proud celebration of Roscommon’s people and heritage. Bring…
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The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county WICKLOW
Among the Wicklow Hills by Pierce Turner. It replaced the more traditional “The Meeting of…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county ARMAGH
The Boys From the County Armagh was written by T.P. Keenan in the early 20th…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county CARLOW
Follow Me Up to Carlow: Lyrics by Patrick Joseph McCall (1861–1919), published in 1899, set…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county CAVAN
My Cavan Girl has become embedded in the heart fo Cavan’s popular culture and identified…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county CLARE
My Lovely Rose of Clare: Written by Chris Ball in the late 20th century. A…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county CORK
The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee: Music composed by J.C. Shanahan in 1933 (lyrics…
SONGS from Ireland’s county DERRY
The Town I Loved So Well: A poignant homage to Derry City, reflecting on Phil…
SONGS from Ireland’s county DONEGAL
The Homes of Donegal: A nostalgic ballad expressing an emigrant’s longing for the landscapes and…