Párliment na bhfíodóirí
By: Dáibhí de Barra ; Seán Ó Duinnshléibhe a chuir in eagar
Contributors: Ó Duinnshléibhe, Seán
Publisher: An Clóchomhar/Cló Iar-Chonnacht
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Indreabhán, Conamara
Language: gle
Number of pages: 407
ISBN-13: 9781906882723
Subjects: Weavers; History
Notes: Errata slip inserted.

Publisher's Website: This is a critical analysis of Párliment na bhFíodóirí (The Weaver's Parliament), a work of prose written by Dáibhí de Barra (1757/8-1851), a writer and farm labourer from Carrigtohill in east Cork. It is a satire on the weavers of his day, especially on their greed and their alleged fraudulent tendencies. Included in this book also, there is the response to Párliment na bhFíodóirí which was written by Uileag Ó Céirín, another Munster writer, and a travelling weaver, addressing the points raised in de Barra's critical treatise. This book gives an insight into the socio-economic issues of the time and their, sometimes indirect, influence. This is the first time that de Barra's narrative has been published in its entirety. In addition to the updated text, language notes, text notes, and a glossary are provided for the reader. http://www.cic.ie/

Includes bibliographical references and index.