Mise Raiftearai an Fiodoir File by Tadhg Mac Dhonnagain

The first cradle to grave biography of Antaine Raifteara, or Raifteara an File has he is widely known, written for a general readership. A radical voice in 19th century Ireland, the blind, illiterate poet and songwriter Raifteara left behind a body of verse that offers an invaluable insight into the life of the destitute Irish-speaking population of pre-famine Connacht. Raifteara fearlessly espoused revolt against the injustice of the landlord system. He praised beautiful women, he mercilessly lampooned anyone who crossed him or questioned his role as the voice of his community.