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...