I Am of Ireland: Medieval Irish Translation

I am of Ireland
(anonymous Medieval Irish Lyric, circa 13th-14th century AD)
translation by Michael R. Burch

I am of Ireland,
and of the holy realm of Ireland.
Gentlefolk I pray thee:
for the sake of saintly charity,
come dance with me
in Ireland!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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