Bibliography

R. I. (Richard Irvine)
Best
b. 1872–d. 1959

61 publications between 1903 and 1983 indexed

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The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, Osborn Bergin, M. A. OʼBrien, and Anne OʼSullivan [eds.], The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, 6 vols, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1954–1983.

CELT – 1-260: <link> CELT – 400-470 (excl. Táin bó Cúailnge): <link> CELT – 471-638 and 663 (excl. Dinnshenchas Érenn): <link> CELT – 761-781 and 785-841 (excl. Dinnshenchas Érenn and Togail Troí): <link> CELT – 1119-1192 and 1202-1325 (excl. Esnada tige Buchet and Fingal Rónáin ): <link>

includes: Osborn Bergin • R. I. Best • M. A. O'Brien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 1 • R. I. Best • M. A. O'Brien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 2 • R. I. Best • M. A. O'Brien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 3 • R. I. Best • M. A. O'Brien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 4 • R. I. Best • M. A. O'Brien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 5 • Anne O'Sullivan, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 6

The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, and M. A. OʼBrien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 5, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1967. xv + pp. 1119-1325.

CELT – pp. 1119-1192 and 1202-1325: <link>

Togail Troí, from the Book of Leinster, vol. IV

Best, Richard Irvine, and M. A. OʼBrien [eds.], Togail Troí, from the Book of Leinster, vol. IV, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1966.

The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, and M. A. OʼBrien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 4, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1965. xxvii + pp. 761-1117.

CELT – pp. 761-781 and 785-841: <link>

The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, and M. A. OʼBrien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 3, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1957. xxi + pp. 471-760.

CELT – pp. 471-638 and 663: <link>

The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, and M. A. OʼBrien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 2, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1956. xi + pp. 261-470 + 2 pl.

CELT – pp. 400-470: <link>

The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, Osborn Bergin, and M. A. OʼBrien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 1, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1954. 260 pp. + 4 pl.

CELT – edition (pp. 1-260): <link>

MS. 23 N 10 (formerly Betham 145) in the library of the Royal Irish Academy

Best, R. I. [introduction], MS. 23 N 10 (formerly Betham 145) in the library of the Royal Irish Academy, Facsimiles in Collotype of Irish Manuscripts, 6, Dublin: Stationery Office, 1954.

Bibliography of Irish philology and manuscript literature: publications 1913-1941

Best, R. I., Bibliography of Irish philology and manuscript literature: publications 1913-1941, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1942.

Bill.celt.dias.ie: <link>

The commentary on the psalms with glosses in Old-Irish preserved in the Ambrosian Library (Ms. C 301 inf.)

Best, R. I. [intro.], The commentary on the psalms with glosses in Old-Irish preserved in the Ambrosian Library (Ms. C 301 inf.), Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, 1936.

The annals of Inisfallen: reproduced in facsimile from the original manuscript (Rawlinson B 503) in the Bodleian Library

Best, R. I., and Eóin MacNeill [eds.], The annals of Inisfallen: reproduced in facsimile from the original manuscript (Rawlinson B 503) in the Bodleian Library, Dublin: Royal Irish Academy, 1933.

The martyrology of Tallaght: from the Book of Leinster and MS. 5100–4 in the Royal Library, Brussels

Best, Richard Irvine, and H. J. Lawlor, The martyrology of Tallaght: from the Book of Leinster and MS. 5100–4 in the Royal Library, Brussels, Henry Bradshaw Society, 68, London: Henry Bradshaw Society, 1931. xxviii + 264 pp.

Senchas Már: facsimile of the oldest fragments from Ms.H.2.15 in the library of Trinity College, Dublin

Best, R. I., and Rudolf Thurneysen [introduction], Senchas Már: facsimile of the oldest fragments from Ms.H.2.15 in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, Facsimiles in Collotype of Irish Manuscripts, 1, Dublin: Stationery Office, 1931.

Lebor na hUidre: Book of the Dun Cow

Best, Richard Irvine, and Osborn Bergin [eds.], Lebor na hUidre: Book of the Dun Cow, Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, 1929.

CELT – edition (pp. 1-338): <link> Internet Archive: <link>

Bibliography of Irish philology and of printed Irish literature

Best, R. I., Bibliography of Irish philology and of printed Irish literature, Dublin, 1913.

Internet Archive: <link>, <link>, <link>, <link>

The Irish mythological cycle and Celtic mythology

d'Arbois de Jubainville, Marie-Henri, The Irish mythological cycle and Celtic mythology, tr. R. I. Best, Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, 1903.

English translation by R. I. Best, first published in The United Irishman

Internet Archive: <link>

English translation by R. I. Best, first published in The United Irishman

Works edited

Anecdota from Irish manuscripts

Bergin, Osborn, R. I. Best, Kuno Meyer, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 5, Halle and Dublin, 1913.

Celtic Digital Initiative – PDF: <link> Internet Archive – vols 1-5: <link> Internet Archive – vols 3-5: <link>

Anecdota from Irish manuscripts

Bergin, Osborn, R. I. Best, Kuno Meyer, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 4, Halle and Dublin, 1912.

Internet Archive – vols 3-5: <link> Internet Archive – vols 1-5: <link>

Anecdota from Irish manuscripts

Bergin, Osborn, R. I. Best, Kuno Meyer, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 3, Halle and Dublin, 1910.

Celtic Digital Initiative – PDF: <link> Digital.nls.uk: <link> Internet Archive – vols 1-5: <link> Internet Archive – vols. 3-5: <link> Internet Archive – vol. 3: <link>

Anecdota from Irish manuscripts

Bergin, Osborn, R. I. Best, Kuno Meyer, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 2, Halle and Dublin, 1908.

Celtic Digital Initiative – PDF: <link> Internet Archive – vols 1-5: <link>

Anecdota from Irish manuscripts

Bergin, Osborn, R. I. Best, Kuno Meyer, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 1, Halle and Dublin, 1907.

comments: Addenda and corrigenda were published in Kuno Meyer (ed.) • Osborn Bergin (ed.) • R. I. Best (ed.) • J. G. O'Keeffe (ed.), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 2 (1908): 80.

Celtic Digital Initiative – PDF: <link> Internet Archive – vols 1-5: <link>

comments: Addenda and corrigenda were published in Kuno Meyer (ed.) • Osborn Bergin (ed.) • R. I. Best (ed.) • J. G. O'Keeffe (ed.), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 2 (1908): 80.

Contributions to journals

Palaeographical notes III

Best, R. I., “Palaeographical notes III”, Ériu 18 (1958): 102–107.

Bodleian MS Laud 610

Best, R. I., “Bodleian MS Laud 610”, Celtica 3 (1956): 338–339.

Some Irish charms

Best, R. I., “Some Irish charms”, Ériu 16 (1952): 27–32.

The Yellow Book of Lecan

Best, R. I., “The Yellow Book of Lecan”, Journal of Celtic Studies 1 (1949–1950): 190–192.

The oldest fragments of the Senchas Már: addendum et corrigenda

Best, R. I., “The oldest fragments of the Senchas Már: addendum et corrigenda”, Analecta Hibernica 10 (1941): 299–303.

Addendum and corrigenda to Senchas Már: facsimile of the oldest fragments from Ms. H.2.15 in the library of Trinity College (1931)

Tochmarc Étaíne

Bergin, Osborn, and R. I. Best [ed. and tr.], “Tochmarc Étaíne”, Ériu 12 (1934–1938): 137–196.

CELT – edition: <link> CELT – translation: <link>

Charles Plummer, 1851–1927

Allen, Philip Schuyler, F. M. Stenton, and R. I. Best, “Charles Plummer, 1851–1927”, Proceedings of the British Academy 15 (1929): 463–476.

An early monastic grant in the Book of Durrow

Best, R. I., “An early monastic grant in the Book of Durrow”, Ériu 10 (1926–1928): 135–142.

Notes on Rawlinson B. 512

Best, Richard Irvine, “Notes on Rawlinson B. 512”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 17 (1928): 389–402.

On the subscriptions in the Book of Dimma

Best, R. I., “On the subscriptions in the Book of Dimma”, Hermathena 20:44 (1926): 84–100.

Bibliography of the publications of Kuno Meyer

Best, R. I., “Bibliography of the publications of Kuno Meyer”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 15 (1925): 1–65.

Kuno Meyer

Best, R. I., “Kuno Meyer”, Ériu 9 (1921–1923): 181–186.

The ancient list of coarbs of Patrick

Lawlor, H. J., and R. I. Best [eds.], “The ancient list of coarbs of Patrick”, Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy 35 C (1918–1920): 316–362.

Internet Archive: <link>

Palæographical notes II. Lebor na hUidre

Best, R. I., “Palæographical notes II. Lebor na hUidre”, Ériu 8 (1916): 117–119.

Prognostications from the raven and the wren

Best, R. I., “Prognostications from the raven and the wren”, Ériu 8 (1916): 120–126.

The battle of Airtech

Best, R. I. [ed. and tr.], “The battle of Airtech”, Ériu 8 (1916): 170–190.

TLH – edition: <link> TLH – translation: <link>

The St. Gall incantation against headache

Best, R. I., “The St. Gall incantation against headache”, Ériu 8 (1916): 100.

Comhrag Fir Diadh & Chon Cculainn (Táin bó Cúailgne)

Best, R. I., “Comhrag Fir Diadh & Chon Cculainn (Táin bó Cúailgne)”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 10 (1915): 274–308.

CELT – edition: <link> Internet Archive: <link>

Palaeographical notes I. The Rawlinson B 502 Tigernach

Best, R. I., “Palaeographical notes I. The Rawlinson B 502 Tigernach”, Ériu 7 (1914): 114–120.

Bibliography of the publications of Whitley Stokes

Best, R. I., “Bibliography of the publications of Whitley Stokes”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 8 (1912): 351–406.

Internet Archive: <link>

Erschienene Schriften

Best, R. I., “Erschienene Schriften”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 8 (1912): 593–594.

Additions to Timothy Lewis' bibliography of the works of Heinrich Zimmer.

Internet Archive: <link>

Additions to Timothy Lewis' bibliography of the works of Heinrich Zimmer.

Notes on the script of Lebor na hUidre

Best, R. I., “Notes on the script of Lebor na hUidre”, Ériu 6 (1912): 161–174.

Cuchulainn’s shield

Best, Richard Irvine [ed. and tr.], “Cuchulainn’s shield”, Ériu 5 (1911): 72.

The settling of the manor of Tara

Best, R. I. [ed. and tr.], “The settling of the manor of Tara”, Ériu 4 (1910): 121–172.

TLH – edition: <link> TLH – translation: <link>

A hymn of praise

Best, R. I., “A hymn of praise”, Ériu 4 (1908–1910): 120.

The canonical hours

Best, R. I., “The canonical hours”, Ériu 3 (1907): 116.

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The adventures of Art son of Conn, and the courtship of Delbchaem

Best, Richard Irvine [ed. and tr.], “The adventures of Art son of Conn, and the courtship of Delbchaem”, Ériu 3 (1907): 149–173.

Internet Archive: <link>, <link>

The graves of the kings at Clonmacnois

Best, R. I., “The graves of the kings at Clonmacnois”, Ériu 2 (1905): 163–171.

TLH – edition: <link> TLH – translation: <link>

The tragic death of Cúrói mac Dári

Best, R. I. [ed.], “The tragic death of Cúrói mac Dári”, Ériu 2 (1905): 18–35.

Internet Archive: <link>

The Leabhar Oiris

Best, R. I. [ed.], “The Leabhar Oiris”, Ériu 1 (1904): 74–112.

CELT – edition and preamble: <link> Internet Archive: <link>

Contributions to edited collections or authored works

An Irish version of the Somniale Danielis

Best, R. I., “An Irish version of the Somniale Danielis”, in: John Ryan (ed.), Féil-sgríbhinn Eóin Mhic Néill: Essays and studies presented to professor Eoin MacNeill on the occasion of his seventieth birthday, May 15th 1938, Dublin: Three Candles, 1940. 3–17.

Amairgen son of Ecet Salach

Best, R. I. [ed.], “Amairgen son of Ecet Salach”, in: J. Fraser, Paul Grosjean, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Irish texts, fasciculus I, London, 1931. 32–34 + fasc. V: 100 (corrigenda).

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Story of Mael Ruain of Tamlacht

Best, R. I. [ed.], “Story of Mael Ruain of Tamlacht”, in: J. Fraser, Paul Grosjean, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Irish texts, fasciculus I, London, 1931. 34–35 + fasc. V: 100 (corrigenda).

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The birth of Brandub, son of Eochaid and of Aedán, son of Gabrán

Best, R. I. [ed.], “The birth of Brandub, son of Eochaid and of Aedán, son of Gabrán”, in: Roger Sherman Loomis (ed.), Medieval studies in memory of Gertrude Schoepperle Loomis, Paris, et al.: Columbia University Press, 1927. 381–390.

The Lebar Brecc tractate on the canonical hours

Best, R. I., “The Lebar Brecc tractate on the canonical hours”, in: Osborn Bergin, and Carl Marstrander (eds), Miscellany presented to Kuno Meyer, Halle: Max Niemeyer Verlag, 1912. 142–166, 487.

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Betha Pátraic

Best, R. I. [ed.], “Betha Pátraic”, in: Osborn Bergin, R. I. Best, Kuno Meyer, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 3, Halle and Dublin, 1910. 29–42.

Internet Archive: <link>, <link>, <link>

Betha Adamnáin

Best, R. I. [ed.], “Betha Adamnáin”, in: Osborn Bergin, R. I. Best, Kuno Meyer, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 2, Halle and Dublin, 1908. 10–20.

Celtic Digital Initiative – PDF: <link> Internet Archive – vols 1-5: <link>

Additional notes

R. I. Best, “Additional notes”, in: Marie-Henri D'Arbois de Jubainville, The Irish mythological cycle and Celtic mythology (1903): 225–230.

As honouree

Dillon, Myles (ed.), Celtica 5 — Richard Irvine Best memorial volume (1960), Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.

As honouree

Dillon, Myles (ed.), Celtica 5 — Richard Irvine Best memorial volume (1960), Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies..

About the author

White, Terence de Vere, “Richard Irvine Best and his Irish literary contemporaries”, Irish University Review 7:2 (Autumn, 1977): 168–183..

National University School of Library Training, “Bibliography of the publications of Richard Irvine Best”, Celtica 5 (1960): v–x..

R. I. (Richard Irvine)Best b. 1872–d. 1959

Works authored

Works edited

Contributions to journals

Contributions to edited collections or authored works

As honouree

As honouree

About the author

R. I. (Richard Irvine)
Best
b. 1872–d. 1959