Which culture marked the transition to English in popular Irish culture?
The Celtic culture
The Gaelic culture
The Irish Melodies by Moore
The Scottish culture
Answer
The Irish Melodies by Thomas Moore marked the transition to English in popular Irish culture. These songs were first published in 1808 and they became very popular both in Ireland and in England. Moore's lyrics were written in English, but they were based on traditional Irish melodies. This combination of English lyrics and Irish melodies helped to make the Irish Melodies more accessible to a wider audience.
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