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Ireland - Literary Tradition

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Heroic Literature 
Macghníomhartha Chú Chulainn, Táin Bó Cuailgne, Scéla Muicce Mac Dá Thó, Oidheadh Chloinne Uisnigh and other texts. 

Mythological Texts
Togail Bruidne Da Derga, Tochmharc Emire, Cath Muige Tuired, Aislinge Oengusso and Oidheadh Chloinne Tuireann and other texts.

The Classical Era
Classical Bardic Poetry, The Romantic Tales, early 17th century prose writing (eg Imeacht na nIarlaí), early 18th poetry (eg Aogán Ó Rathaille).

Popular Traditions 
The Amhrán, The Caoineadh, Poems of Exile, Fiannaíocht (The Fenian Cycle).

The Modern Day (circa 1870-2010)
‘Revival’ Literature, Prose of the Gaeltacht and Galltacht, 20th Century Poets.