Presenting Díolaim Filíochta don Ardteistiméireacht, the official and highly recognisable Folens anthology compiled by Caoimhghin Ó Góilidhe. This classic volume brings together 119 Irish-language poems, accompanied by essential notes and study questions. For decades, it stood as the definitive standard Leaving Certificate Irish poetry text.
This is the authentic original Folens edition—not a modern reprint. It features the iconic teal card cover complete with the nostalgic pencil-sketch castle illustration. Though it shows the honest wear of active student use, the full text remains entirely intact, legible, and ready to be read and referenced.
Long out of print, original copies of this cornerstone anthology have become increasingly difficult to source in any condition. Beyond its nostalgic appeal, this volume is an invaluable artifact of 20th-century Irish education. It is perfectly suited for Irish language students exploring historical Leaving Cert material, teachers building a comprehensive reference library, or collectors researching the evolution of the Ardteistiméireacht Gaeilge syllabus.
| Title | Díolaim Filíochta don Ardteistiméireacht |
| Author / Compiler | Caoimhghin Ó Góilidhe |
| Publisher | Folens (Original Edition) |
| Language | Irish (Gaeilge) |
| Format | Paperback (Teal Card Cover) |
| Genre & Subject | Poetry / Educational Anthology |
| Topic | Ardteistiméireacht (Leaving Certificate) |
| Era / Decade | 1970s |
| Country of Manufacture | Ireland |
Used — Acceptable. The teal card cover is heavily worn, exhibiting significant rubbing, scuffing, and white patches where the surface coating has worn through on the edges and corners. The spine is intact but carries heavy white scuff marks. A previous owner's name (Aileen Joyce) is written in biro on both the title page and rear cover. The interior pages are age-toned and slightly wavy from handling. True to its life as a study text, the contents section and body pages carry pencil and biro annotations, underlining, and margin notes throughout. Despite these cosmetic flaws, the complete text is present, firmly bound, and fully legible on every single page.
Q: Is this the original Folens edition or a later reprint?
A: The cover clearly states 'Eagrán Oirigiúil' (Original Edition), confirming this is the authentic, original Folens publication.
Q: Are all 119 poems present? Have any pages been removed?
A: Yes, all poems are present. No pages appear to be missing; the full text is completely intact and readable from the first page to the last.
Q: How extensive are the annotations inside?
A: A previous student has made pencil and biro underlining, margin notes, and annotations across multiple pages. This is entirely consistent with active classroom use and adds genuine historical character to the book.
Q: Is this suitable for current Leaving Certificate study?
A: This edition reflects the syllabus exactly as it stood in the late 20th century. Buyers should verify if the poems match current curriculum requirements, as the Leaving Cert Irish syllabus has undergone revisions since this classic edition was published.
Q: The cover looks worn—does the book still hold together structurally?
A: Yes! The spine remains intact and the book holds together well as a complete volume. The wear is strictly cosmetic (surface scuffing and coating loss) rather than structural damage.
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