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In this book, Aidan Doyle traces the history of the Irish language from the time of the Norman invasion at the end of the 12th century to independence in 1922, combining political, cultural, and linguistic history. The book is divided into seven main chapters that focus on a specific period in the history of the language; they each begin with a discussion of the external history and position of the Irish language in the period, before moving on to investigate theimportant internal changes that took place at that time. A History of the Irish Language makes available for the first time material

Irish language --- History. --- Ireland

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This book, edited by Seán Ó Coileáin, is a scholarly examination of the 'Acallam na Senórach,' an important Middle Irish narrative. The book discusses the historical context and literary significance of the text, which features dialogues between the legendary Fionn mac Cumhaill and Saint Patrick. It explores themes of Irish folklore, mythology, and cultural identity. Contributions from various scholars offer insights into the narrative's role in medieval Irish literature. The book aims to provide a comprehensive analysis for academics and students interested in medieval studies, Irish literature, and Celtic studies.

Irish literature --- Celtic literature

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"A mere 150 years ago Scottish Gaelic was the third most widely spoken language in Canada, and Irish was spoken by hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. A new awareness of the large North American Gaelic diaspora, long overlooked by historians, folklorists, and literary scholars, has emerged in recent decades. North American Gaels, representing the first tandem exploration of these related migrant ethnic groups, examines the myriad ways Gaelic-speaking immigrants from marginalized societies have negotiated cultural spaces for themselves in their new homeland. In the macaronic verses of a Newfoundland fisherman, the pointed addresses of an Ontario essayist, the compositions of a Montana miner, and lively exchanges in newspapers from Cape Breton to Boston to New York, they proclaim their presence in vibrant traditional modes fluently adapted to suit North American climes. Through careful investigations of this diasporic Gaelic narrative and its context, from the mid-eighteenth century to the twenty-first, the book treats such overarching themes as the sociolinguistics of minority languages, connection with one's former home, and the tension between the desire for modernity and the enduring influence of tradition. Staking a claim for Gaelic studies on this continent, North American Gaels shines new light on the ways Irish and Scottish Gaels have left an enduring mark through speech, story, and song. "-- "A groundbreaking exploration of the literature and folklore of North America's Irish and Scottish Gaelic-speaking diaspora since the eighteenth century."--From publisher's website.

Folk literature, Irish --- Scottish Gaelic literature --- Irish literature --- History and criticism. --- Canada. --- United States.