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Irish Antiquities.

By Thomas Moore

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According to some learned opinions     The Irish once were Carthaginians;     But trusting to more late descriptions     I'd rather say they were Egyptians.     My reason's this:--the Priests of Isis,         When forth they marched in long array,     Employed, 'mong other grave devices,         A Sacred Ass to lead the way;     And still the antiquarian traces         'Mong Irish Lords this Pagan plan,     For still in all religious cases         They put Lord Roden in the van.

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Thomas Moore

About Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore (1779–1852) was an Irish poet, singer, and songwriter best known for "Irish Melodies" (1808–1834), a collection of songs including "The Last Rose of Summer" and "Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms." He was the most popular poet of his era in the British Isles.

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