 O'Conor was, in many instances, obliged to leave words and even whole lines untranslated. It is a proud testimony of Dr. O'Donovan's proficiency in our ancient dialects, that no passage, however obscure, has baffled his profound knowledge. Not alone content...  Historical memoir of the O'Briensby John O'Donoghue - 1860 - 551 pagesFull view - About this book
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