Presents Merriman’s achievement to all, whether in North America or anywhere else, who have an interest in Irish language, Irish history and Irish literature and who have a sense of humor to match. The inclusion of essays, an additional reading list, the timeline of events and the publication history of the poem add significantly to its usefulness for students. For ... Read moremany it will serve as a springboard to further study but for all it will be a thoroughly good read. Ó Conchubhair’s Midnight Court fills a much-needed gap . . . and is a model for how Irish scholars can produce critical editions of the highest standard. Show Less