""An Essay On The Antiquity Of The Irish Language: Being A Collation Of The Irish With The Punic Language"" is a book written by Charles Vallancey and originally published in 1818. The book is an exploration of the Irish language and its origins, comparing it to the Punic language. Vallancey argues that the Irish language is one of the oldest languages in the world and that it has its roots in the ancient Phoenician language. He draws on historical...