Written in Irish Gaelic, this book by Micheál Ó Cionnfhaolaidh is a history of Ireland from ancient times to the early 20th century. Ó Cionnfhaolaidh covers a wide range of topics, from the arrival of the Celts in Ireland to the Great Famine of the 19th century. He also discusses the struggle for Irish independence and the role of Irish cultural traditions in the country's history. This book is an important contribution to Irish historiography and a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, culture, and language. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.