The Ballad Poetry of Ireland is a book written by Charles Gavan Duffy in 1861. It is a collection of traditional Irish ballads, which are songs that tell stories of love, war, and other important events in Irish history. The book contains over 100 ballads, each with its own unique story and style. Some of the ballads are humorous, while others are tragic and emotional. The book also includes historical and cultural notes to provide context for the ballads, as well as illustrations by Irish artist Daniel Maclise. The Ballad Poetry of Ireland is considered a significant work in Irish literature and history, as it captures the essence of Irish culture and tradition through its powerful and evocative storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.