Turlogh Dubh O'Brien and Cormac Mac Art were created at this time , although he was not able to sell the latter 's stories .
Howard taught himself a little Gaelic , examined the Irish parts of his family history and began writing about Irish characters .
Turlogh Dubh O'Brien and Cormac Mac Art were created at this time , although Howard was not able to sell the latter 's stories .
Howard taught himself a little Gaelic , examined the Irish parts of his family history and began writing about Irish characters .