IRISH NAMES.
(To the Editor.) Sir, —It is. pleasing to note that, notwithstanding the Anglicisation of many old Irish names, that of our distinguished visitor, Cardinal Moran, retains its ancient form, leading back to times long anterior to St. Patrick. In the great battle for the chieftanship of the Fians we find that Gaul-ma c-Morna deFians we find that Gaul Mac Morna deable event is recorded in connection with this encounter between the Irish chiefs. The generals of Mac Morna pointed out to him that by making a night attack an easy victory would be won, to which the noble Gaul replied, "When as a boy I first took arms of chivalry, and was presented with my weapons, I swore that I would never attack an enemy by night or use against Klin any stratagem or unfair advantage. That promise I have kept-down to the present time. I will not break :t now, and I will not break it while I live." As a Nationalist and an Irishman, I thank the "Star" for the honour shown to so valiant a champion of the Clanna Morna.—l am, etc., GAELIC.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 43, 19 February 1908, Page 8
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