Irish literature comprises writings in the ,
Latin, and
English (including
Ulster Scots) languages on the island of Ireland. The earliest recorded Irish writing dates from the seventh century and was produced by monks writing in both Latin and Early Irish. In addition to scriptural writing, the monks of Ireland recorded both poetry and mythological tales. There is a large surviving body of
Irish mythological writing, including tales such as
The Táin and
Mad King Sweeny.