Early Irish Lyrics: 8th - 12th Century Paperback – July 19, 1999

Indispensible to scholars of Old and Middle Irish

Note that this collection was compiled primarily with learners of Old or Middle Irish in mind. Accordingly, the bilingual edition includes not just the original texts, but also the critical apparatus (e.g.alternative readings from other manuscripts) and a copious glossary which can serve as a mini-dictionary. Translations occasionally sound "wooden", but they are closer to the original than many others I've seen.In short, this book is highly recommended for learners of Irish and to those who curious about the precise wordings of the original poems.

Indispensable resource

This is the original Oxford text and translation (plus glossary) that everyone has used (or ripped off) for the past half century. It is a lovely book, and if you can find a hardback edition you will end up carrying it around with you for years and years (personal testimony!)

A VERY interesting and informative book. The selections are given in Old Irish on one side of the page with the translation given on the opposite side, which is helpful when comparing the languages. It is filled with monks' prayers and songs as well as Early Irish legends and myths. A treasure for anyone interested in the langauge and culture of the early Irish!