Ireland's oldest known piece of literature is a poem about a donkey - Apparently.
The "Song of Amra" is a 9th-century poem found on a medieval manuscript, and it is considered the oldest surviving piece of Irish literature. Written in Old Irish, the poem is a tribute to a legendary Irish warrior named Amra Con Culainn. The manuscript is housed at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, England, and its age and authenticity have been verified by scholars. The poem's language and style provide a unique glimpse into the culture and literature of early Ireland.