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Irish literature, the body of written works produced by the Irish. This article discusses Irish literature written in English from about 1690; its history is closely linked with that of English literature. Irish-language literature is treated separately under Celtic literature. After the literatures of Greek and Latin, literature in Irish is the oldest literature in Europe, dating from the 4th or 5th century ce. The presence of a “dual tradition” in Irish writing has been important in shaping and inflecting the material written in English, the language of Ireland’s colonizers. I...

Irish literature, the body of written works produced by the Irish. This article discusses Irish literature written in English from about 1690; its history is closely linked with that of English literature. Irish-language literature is treated separately under Celtic literature. After the literatures of Greek and Latin, literature in Irish is the oldest literature in Europe, dating from the 4th or 5th century ce. The presence of a “dual tradition” in Irish writing has been important in shaping and inflecting the material written in English, the language of Ireland’s colonizers. I...

Sailors and regatta representatives gathered online and in person at the National Yacht Club

ICRA Conference Hears of Plans & Challenges for 2021 Sailing Regatta Organisers 7th March 2021 Regatta organisers are poised for the Government's April 5th announcement including July's Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (above) Credit: Afloat Key Irish sailing regattas depend on a Government Level Two status being in place this summer in order to proceed, the Irish Cruiser Racer (ICRA) conference heard yesterday. Over 100 sailors and regatta representatives gathered online to hear the latest regatta news from the East, South and Southwest coasts. It was a heartening gathering that revealed how ...