It is a most disgraceful shame the way in which Irishmen are brought up. They are ashamed of their language, institutions, and of everything Irish.
Douglas Hyde Quotes
As our language wanes and dies, the golden legends of the far-off centuries fade and pass away. No one sees their influence upon culture; no one sees their educational power.
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| Birth: | 17th January, 1860 |
| Death: | 12th July, 1949 |
| Nationality: | Irish |
| Profession: | Politician |
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Douglas Hyde was born in Castlerea, Ireland. He was an Irish politician who served as the first President of Ireland from 1938 to 1945.
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