Dáibhí de Barra facts for kids
Dáibhí de Barra (also known as Dáibhí Do Barra) was an important Irish farmer, poet, and writer. He lived a long life, from about 1758 to 1851. He is remembered because he wrote many things in the Irish language during a time when not many people were doing so.
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Who Was Dáibhí de Barra?
Dáibhí de Barra was born in a place called Carrigtwohill in County Cork, Ireland. He spent his whole life in his home area. He was special because he kept writing in the Irish language in the early 1800s. This was a time when the Irish language was not as widely used for writing as it once was.
His Early Life and Learning
When Dáibhí was young, he went to a local hedge school. These were special, informal schools in Ireland. They were often held outdoors or in secret places. They taught children when formal schools were not easily available for everyone, especially for Irish Catholics.
What He Wrote About
Dáibhí de Barra was known for his lively and exciting folktales. He also wrote short prayers that were used during Mass, which is a traditional church service.
Some of his most famous writings include:
- Páirliament na bhFíodóirí, which means Parliament of Weavers.
- Corraghliocas na mBan Léirmhúinte, which was based on another book called Female Policy Detected by Ned Ward.
He also wrote a very interesting story about the Tithe War. This was a time in Ireland when people had to pay "tithes." Tithes were payments, usually a part of their crops or money, that people had to give to the Church of Ireland. Many people, especially Catholics, did not want to pay these tithes.
The Story of Rossmore Strand
Dáibhí de Barra wrote about a fight that happened at Rossmore Strand, near Carrigtwohill. In this event, local people stood up against the Royal Irish Constabulary (who were like the police at the time) and the "redcoats" (who were soldiers from the British Army). These groups were trying to collect the tithes. Dáibhí de Barra wrote this story in a way that made the local people's victory seem like a great heroic adventure.
