The poets and poetry of Munster
Subtitle: a selection of Irish songs by the poets of the eighteeneth century
By: with poetical translations by James Clarence Mangan, illustrated by the original music and biographical sketches of the authors. Irish text revised by the late W.M. Hennessey [sic] ; edited by C.P. Meehan
Contributors: Hennessy, W. M. (William Maunsell), 1829-1889; Meehan, C. P. (Charles Patrick), 1812-1890; Dalton, John P.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: J. Duffy
Published: 1925
Place of publication: Dublin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 355
Subjects: Irish poetry; Translations into English; Poetry; Irish Songs
Other titles: Songs of the Munster bards
Notes: Most of the songs with music (unacc. melodies); tunes of a few of the others indicated by title.

"Fragment of an unfinished Autobiography of Mangan, and a memoir of the poet's life by Rev. C.P. Meehan. With a new introduction by John P. Dalton."

Includes indexes.

Irish and English on opposite pages. Mangan's English versions were adapted from literal English translations by John O'Daly, who edited the 1st and 2d eds. (1849 and 1850)--of the collection, with its biographical sketches.