“Donal Og” / “Young Donald” (from an old Irish Gaelic ballad, probably composed in the 10th century) Translation by Augusta, Lady Gregory (1852-1932) . It is late last night the dog was speaking of you; the snipe was speaking of you in her deep marsh. It is you are the lonely bird through the woods; … Continue reading Poems for Saint Patrick’s Day: favourites of “me Ma”