Seo scéal Antaine Uí Reachtabhra, mac fíodóra a chaill radharc na súl agus é ina pháiste, fidléir a chaith a shaol ag fánaíocht thrt ar chontae na Gaillimhe, file a labhair amach, gan fuach gan faitíos, ar son pobail a bhí brúite bascaithe.

A radical voice in 19th century Ireland, the blind, illiterate poet and songwriter Raiftearaí left behind a body of verse that offers an invaluable insight into the life of the destitute Irish-speaking population of pre-famine Connacht. Raiftearaí fearlessly espoused revolt against the injustice of the landlord system. He praised beautiful women, he mercilessly lampooned anyone who crossed him or questioned his role as the voice of his community.