ocht fiche An Bhealtaine,De h-Aoine(28 May, Friday) or in Manx, oght feed Boaldyn, Jeheiney In 1779 Thomas Moore, Irish poet and composer was born. One of his quotes: "ere the emerald gem of the western world Was set in the crown of a stranger." In 1975 the Cornish Nationalist Party was founded. Pop quiz: 1. What are two of the most ancient names for Ireland? And what are their sources? 2. What is the land of Alba now called?