This book is a collection of ballads and songs that celebrate the history, culture, and mythology of Ireland. Edited by 'Spirit', a pseudonym for the Irish nationalist and folklorist Charles Gavan Duffy, the book includes lyrics and sheet music for dozens of songs, along with extensive historical and cultural background information. The book explores themes such as love, war, politics, and religion, and provides valuable insights into the evolution of Irish music and culture. A must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, folklore, or music. 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.