School children have to study the Irish language in that part of Ireland called the Free State. The Free State is free from Great Britain and has its own government. It is the southern part of the country, and Dublin is the capital.
The northern part of Ireland is still under the government of England. The County Galway, wherein John's village stood, belongs to the Free State.
A SCHOOL WHERE THEY TEACH THE IRISH LANGUAGE
Policemen on the streets of Dublin wear caps with silver harps on their visors. You know that the harp is the symbol of Ireland, and it is used on the new flag of the Irish Free State.
Dublin is a quaint and ancient city. There are few automobiles on the streets.
One sees many jaunting cars, which are funny little high carts with a seat on each side and big wheels. People sit with their legs hanging over the sides, while the driver sits up on the high box and drives an old thin horse.
A JAUNTING CAR
There are also many bicycles whirling along in Dublin.