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Éamon a Búrca Búrc (Éamon)
(1866–1942)
de Búrc (Éamon)
Irish tailor and storyteller, born in Aird Mhóir, Carna (Co. Galway). Some of his stories were collected by Liam Mac Coisdeala.
See more AdomnánAdomnán
(fl. c.628–704)
Adomnán mac Rónáin was abbot of Iona (r. 679–704) and author of the Latin Life of St Columba and an account of the holy places of the Near East (De locis sanctis). He is credited with the proclamation of the Lex innocentium or Cáin Adomnáin at the Synod of Birr.
See more Áed Dub mac SuibniÁed Dub mac Suibni
(d. 588)
A king of Dál nAraide (563-588) who became chiefly known for slaying Díarmait mac Cerbaill, the Uí Néill king of Tara. The deed is depicted in Aided Díarmata meic Cerbaill.
See more Áed Findlíath mac NéillÁed Findlíath mac Néill
(d. 879)
King of Ailech and high-king of Ireland (r. 862–879) from the northern Uí Néill (Cenél nEógain); son of Níall Caille.
See more Áed mac AinmirechÁed mac Ainmirech
Áed mac Ainmuirech
No short description available
See more Áed Oirdnide mac NéillÁed Oirdnide mac Néill
(d. 819)
king of Ailech (r. 788-819) and high-king of Ireland from Cenél nÉogain of the northern Uí Néill; son of Níall Frossach mac Fergaile.
See more Mervyn ArchdallArchdall (Mervyn)
(1723–1791)
Irish Anglican clergyman and antiquary.
See more Saint AsaphSaint Asaph
(fl. 6th century)
Asaf
Welsh saint, patron of St Asaph (W. Llanelwy) and its diocese as well as the nearby Llanasa (Flintshire). It has been suggested that Asaph was originally a local saint associated with Llanasa and that his assocation with Llanelwy and the diocese was a 12th-century innovation. A good part of his dossier is formed by traditions associated with St Kentigern from the 12th century onwards, notably Jocelin’s vita of the latter, according to which the church of the see of St Asaph was originally founded by Kentigern, who appointed Asaph, one of his disciples, as his successor.
See more Philip Fitzgerald BarronBarron (Philip Fitzgerald)
(1801/2?–1844)
Irish-language scholar and activist and Hebraist, born in Stradbally, Co. Waterford.
See more William BethamBetham (William)
(1779–1853)
(Sir) William Betham, English antiquary and collector of manuscripts; member of the Royal Irish Academy
See more Brigit of KildareBrigit of Kildare
(c. 439/452–c. 524/526)
patron saint of Kildare, whose cult spread both within and outside of Ireland.
See more Broccán clóenBroccán clóen
(d. 650)
No short description available
See more Caimín of Inis CeltraCaimín of Inis Celtra
(d. 654 (AI))
also Caimmíne or Mo Chammóc, patron saint of Inis Celtra (Holy Island in Lough Derg). His feastday is usually given as 24 March.
See more Cathal Cú Cen MáthairCathal Cú Cen Máthair
(d. 665/6)
Cú cen Máthair
King of Munster (r. 661-665/6) from the Éoganacht Glendamnach, son of Cathal mac Áedo (d. 628), a previous king of Munster.
See more Cellán of PéronneCellán of Péronne
(d. 706)
Cellanus of Péronne
Irish churchman, fourth abbot of St Fursa’s foundation in Péronne, Neustria, in what became Picardy, France. From William of Malmesbury, he is known to have corresponded with Aldhelm. He has been identified as the author of a number of Latin poems. The Lorsch annals give his obit under 706.
See more Cináed úa hArtacáinCináed úa hArtacáin
(d. 975)
Cináed ua hArtacáin, Úa hArtacáin (Cináed)
Middle Irish poet.
See more Colmán nepos CracavistColmán ‘nepos Cracavist’
(fl. 9th century?)
Latin Irish poet, possibly of the 9th century, to whom at least two poems are attributed. The peculiar name Colmanus nepos Cracavit has been reinterpreted as a corrupted rubric which originally read Colmanus ep(is)c(opu)s craxavit, ‘Colmán the bishop wrote this’.
See more Colmán of LindisfarneColmán, bishop of Lindisfarne
(d. 676)
Irish monk from Iona and bishop of Lindisfarne
See more Congalach CnogbaCongalach Cnogba
Congalach mac Maíl Mithig
Congalach Cnogba (‘of Knowth’) son of Máel Mithig, was king of Brega from the Síl nÁedo Sláine branch of the southern Ui Néill and seized the kingship of Tara in 944.
See more Thaddeus ConnellanConnellan (Thaddeus)
(c.1780–1854)
Ó Coinnialláin (Tadhg)
Irish-language scholar and scribe.
See more Crimthann mac ÁedaCrimthann mac Áeda
(ob. 633)
Crimthann Cualann, Crimthann mac Áedo
King of the Leinster of the Uí Máil, son of Áed Díbchíne.
See more Dar LugdachDar Lugdach
(d. 525/527)
Der Lugdach, Darlugdach
Second abbess of Kildare.
See more Hugh de Lacy [earl of Ulster]De Lacy (Hugh) ... earl of Ulster
(d. 1242)
Anglo-Norman magnate who made a career in Ireland as a soldier and lord and became the first earl of Ulster in 1205. He was the son of Hugh de Lacy (d. 1186), lord of Meath, and his first wife, Rose of Monmouth (Rose de Baderon).
See more Hugh de Lacy [lord of Meath]De Lacy (Hugh) ... lord of Meath
(d. 1186)
Magnate, son of Gilbert de Lacy (d. 1163), lord of Weobley, Herefordshire. After he accompanied Henry II on his 1171 visit to Ireland, he was entrusted with the kingdom of Mide.
See more Donatus ortigraphusDonatus ortigraphus
(fl. c.815 and later)
Anonymous grammarian, probably of Irish origin, who worked on the continent and produced a grammatical treatise structured as a series of questions and answers, with ample citations from standard grammars such as Donatus and Priscian. The title Donatus ortigraphus is also applied as a shorthand for the work itself.
See more Donatus Scottus of FiesoleDonatus Scottus of Fiesole
No short description available
See more Donnchad Donn mac FlainnDonnchad Donn mac Flainn
(d. 944)
High-king of Ireland from the Clann Cholmáin branch of the southern Uí Néill, son of Flann Sinna.
See more Dúngal of Saint-Denis and PaviaDúngal of Saint-Denis and Pavia
(d. after 827/828)
Irish scholar, teacher and poet known for his career on the continent, who was associated with Saint-Denis, Pavia and Bobbio.
See more Fíachna mac BáetáinFíachna mac Báetáin
(fl. early 7th century, d. 626)
Fíachna Find, Fíachna Lurgan
King of Dál nAraide in Ulster and overking of the Ulaid.
See more Gerald FitzGerald [3rd earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Gerald) ... 3rd earl of Desmond
(1338–1398)
Gerald fitz Maurice FitzGerald, 3rd earl of Desmond, justiciar of Ireland and poet, known as Gearóid Iarla; son of Maurice fitz Thomas FitzGerald.
See more Gerald FitzGerald [15th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Gerald) ... 15th earl of Desmond
(c.1530–1583)
Gerald fitz James FitzGerald, 15th (or 14th) earl of Desmond, son of the previous earl James fitz John FitzGerald.
See more James fitz Gerald FitzGerald [16th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James fitz Gerald) ... 16th earl of Desmond
(c.1570?–1601)
Tower Earl, Queen's Earl
16th (or 15th earl) of Desmond, only son and successor of the previous earl Gerald and Eleanor Butler.
See more James fitz Thomas FitzGerald [16th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James fitz Thomas) ... 16th earl of Desmond
(d. 1607)
James fitz Thomas FitzGerald, called the súgán (straw-rope) earl of Desmond and styled the 16th (or 15th) earl, was son of Sir Thomas fitz James FitzGerald, who despite being bastardised aspired to the title of earl of Desmond in opposition to his half-brother Gerald and fought for the English Crown. After Gerald’s death, the Crown dissolved the earldom in favour of a Munster plantation, but faced an uprising led in part by Hugh O'Neill, earl of Tyrone. Where James had previously turned to the Crown in the hope of becoming earl of Desmond, he accepted that title from the rebels. In the ensuing years, however, he experienced great difficulty in making his authority felt. In 1601, he was captured and sent to the Tower of London, where he died in c.1607.
See more James FitzGerald [7th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James) ... 7th earl of Desmond
(c.1380–1462)
James fitz Gerald FitzGerald, 7th earl of Desmond, son of Gerald fitz Maurice FitzGerald and Eleanor, daughter of James Butler.
See more James FitzGerald [9th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James) ... 9th earl of Desmond
(c.1459–1487)
James fitz Thomas FitzGerald, became 9th (or 8th) earl of Desmond (1468–1487) after his father Thomas was executed.
See more James FitzGerald [11th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James) ... 11th earl of Desmond
(fl. 1500–1529)
James fitz Maurice FitzGerald, 11th earl of Desmond, was son of his predecessor Maurice fitz Thomas FitzGerald and Ellen Roche.
See more James FitzGerald [14th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James) ... 14th earl of Desmond
(fl. 1530s–1558)
James fitz John FitzGerald, 14th (or 13th) earl of Desmond, son of John fitz Thomas Fitzgerald, de facto 13th (or 12th) earl of Desmond, and More, daughter of Donogh O'Brien of Carrigogunnell.
See more John FitzGerald [4th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (John) ... 4th earl of Desmond
(fl. 1377–d. 1399)
John fitz Gerald FitzGerald, 4th earl of Desmond, son of his predecessor Gerald fitz Maurice FitzGerald and Eleanor, daughter of James Butler.
See more Maurice fitz Thomas FitzGerald [10th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Maurice fitz Thomas) ... 10th earl of Desmond
(c.1460–1520)
Maurice ‘Bachach’ fitz Thomas FitzGerald, son of Thomas fitz James FitzGerald, 8th earl of Desmond, and Alice Barry, became 10th (or 9th) earl of Desmond after his brother James, the former earl, was killed.
See more Maurice FitzGerald [1st earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Maurice) ... 1st earl of Desmond
(1293–1356)
first earl of Desmond and justificiar of Ireland, son of Thomas fitz Maurice FitzGerald, who was lord of Decies and Desmond and justiciar of Ireland, and of Margaret daughter of Thomas of Berkeley.
See more Thomas FitzGerald [6th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Thomas) ... 6th earl of Desmond
(c.1386–1420)
Thomas fitz John FitzGerald, 6th (or 5th) earl of Desmond, son of John fitz Gerald FitzGerald, 4th earl of Desmond. Since he was still a minor when his father died (1399), his uncle Maurice fitz Gerald took custody of the earldom until Thomas was of age. He acceded in 1401 but was deposed and banished by another uncle, James fitz Gerald, in 1411.
See more Thomas FitzGerald [8th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Thomas) ... 8th earl of Desmond
(c.1420–1468)
Thomas fitz James FitzGerald, 8th (or 7th) earl of Desmond, son of James fitz Gerald FitzGerald and Mary, daughter of Uilleag Burke.
See more Flann Sinna mac Maíle SechnaillFlann Sinna mac Maíle Sechnaill
(d. 916)
Flann Sinna, Flann mac Máele Sechnaill
Flann Sinna (‘of the Shannon’), son of Máel Sechnaill mac Máele Ruanaid; was high-king of Ireland from the Clann Cholmáin, the leading branch of the southern Uí Néill.
See more Robin FlowerFlower (Robin)
(d. 1946)
Irish scholar.
See more Gilla Meic LiacGilla Meic Liac
(d. 1174)
Gelasius ... Gilla Meic Liac
Archbishop of Armagh (consecrated 1137), earlier also abbot or erenagh of Derry (since 1121).
See more William HalidayHaliday (William)
(1788–1812)
Halliday (William)
Irish linguist and jurist, who in 1808 published, as E[dmund] O'C[onnell], a grammar of Irish (Uraicecht na Gaedhilge).
See more Sheelagh Helen HarbisonHarbison (Sheelagh Helen)
(1912–2012)
Medieval historian.
See more Françoise HenryHenry (Françoise)
(1902–1982)
French art historian and archaeologist.
See more Antony HickeyHickey (Antony)
(d. 1641)
Hickey (Anthony), Hickey (Diarmuid)
Irish Franciscan friar and theologian.
See more Honorius AugustodunensisHonorius Augustodunensis
(fl. 1098–1140)
Honorius Augustodunensis is a medieval theologian and author, active between ca. 1190 and ca. 1140. He is also referred to as Honorius Inclusus or Honorius of Autun. He has written several works, including the Speculum ecclesiae, the Elucidarium, and the Imago mundi. Two of his works (the Elucidarium and the Imago mundi) have been translated into Middle Welsh.
See more Geoffrey KeatingKeating (Geoffrey)
(c.1580–1644)
Céitinn (Seathrún)
Irish priest, historian and poet; author of Foras feasa ar Éirinn
See more John LaniganLanigan (John)
(1758–1828)
Irish priest and church historian.
See more Angharad LlwydLlwyd (Angharad)
(1769–1866)
Welsh antiquary.
See more John LynchLynch (John)
(c. 1599–1677)
Lucius (Gratianus)
Irish priest and scholar; author of Cambrensis eversus (1662), under the Latin pseudonym Gratianus Lucius.
See more Patrick Lynch [d. 1818]Lynch (Patrick) ... d. 1818
(1754/57–1818)
Ó Loingsigh (Pádraig) ... d. 1818
Irish schoolmaster, private tutor, author and editor.
See more Christianus Mac CarthaigMac Carthaig (Christianus)
(d. 1148 × 1156)
Third abbot of St James of Regensburg, believed to have been a Munsterman of the Mac Carthaig family of Desmond.
See more Díarmait Mac MurchadaMac Murchada (Díarmait)
(c.1110–1171)
Díarmait Mac Murchada, MacMurrough (Dermot), Díarmait na nGall
king of Leinster, son of Donnchad Mac Murchada (d. 1115)
See more Máel RuainMáel Ruain
(d. 792)
Founding bishop-abbot of the monastery of Tallaght (Ir. Tamlacht, Co. Dublin) and a pioneer and leader of a kind of monastic reform that inspired the emergence of the Céli Dé.
See more Máel RubaiMáel Rubai
(d. 722)
Máel Ruba, Sagart Ruadh
Abbot and founder of the monastery of Apor Crossan (Applecross, Scotland), commemorated as a saint in Irish and Scottish sources.
See more William Monck MasonMason (William Monck)
(1775–1859)
Irish historian
See more Thomas MessinghamMessingham (Thomas)
(c.1575–1638?)
Churchman and hagiographer who was born into an Old English family in Meath, studied at the Irish college at Douai and became a rector at the Irish college of Paris. He published a hagiographic collection entitled Florilegium insulae sanctorum (Paris, 1624).
See more Mo Chóemóc of LeamakevogeMo Chóemóc of Leamakevoge
(supp. fl. 6th/7th century)
Mo Chóemóc of Leigh
Mo Chóemóc (modern form: Mochaomhóg), pet form of Cóemán, is saint and reputed founder of Liath Mo Chóemóc (Leamakevoge, Leigh/Leighmore, Co. Tipperary).
See more Muirchertach mac NéillMuirchertach mac Néill
(d. 943)
Muirchertach na Cochall Craicinin, Muirchertach of the Leather Cloaks
King of Ailech from the Cenél nÉogain, son of Níall Glúndub mac Áeda.
See more Muru of FahanMuru of Fahan
(c.600–c.650)
Mura of Fahan, Muru mac Feradaig
founder and patron saint of Othain (now Fahan, Inishowen barony, Co. Donegal)
See more Máiréad Ní GhrádhaNí Ghrádha (Máiréad)
(1896–1971)
Irish author, playwright and broadcaster.
See more Níall Glúndub mac ÁedaNíall Glúndub mac Áeda
(d. 919)
High-king of Ireland from the Cenél nEógain branch of the northern Uí Néill.
See more Toirrdelbach Ó Briain [d. 1306]Ó Briain (Toirrdelbach) ... d. 1306
(d. 1306)
King of Thomond, son of Tadhg Ó Briain.
See more Dáibhí Ó BruadairÓ Bruadair (Dáibhí)
(fl. 1625–c.1698(?))
Ó Bruadair (Dáibhídh), Ó Bruadair (David)
Prolific Irish poet.
See more Eoghan Ó CaoimhÓ Caoimh (Eoghan)
(1656–1726)
Munster poet and scribe.
See more Muircheartach Ó CeallaighÓ Ceallaigh (Muircheartach)
(d. c.1407)
Bishop of Clonfert and archbishop of Tuam (since 1393/94).
See more Cú Choigcríche Ó CléirighÓ Cléirigh (Cú Choigcríche)
(d. in or after 1664)
Irish scholar, poet, historian and scribe; one of the so-named ‘Four Masters’.
See more Lughaidh Ó CléirighÓ Cléirigh (Lughaidh)
(c.1580–c.1630)
Irish historian and poet, known best as the author of a ‘biography’ of Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill (Beatha Aodha Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill) and as one of the initiators of the ‘Contention of the Bards’; was one of the sons of Mac Con Ó Cléirigh and a cousin of Mícheál Ó Cléirigh.
See more Mícheál Ó CléirighÓ Cléirigh (Mícheál)
(d. 1643)
O'Clery (Michael)
Irish scholar, historian and scribe.
See more Peadar Ó DoirnínÓ Doirnín (Peadar)
(c.1700–1769)
Ulster poet and (hedge)schoolmaster.
See more Seaán Mór Ó DubhagáinÓ Dubhagáin (Seaán Mór)
(d. 1372)
Ó Dubhagáin (Seán Mór)
Irish poet and historian.
See more Tomás Ó GormáinÓ Gormáin (Tomás)
(1732–1809)
Ó Gormáin (Chevalier)
No short description available
See more Giolla na Naomh Ó hUidhrínÓ hUidhrín (Giolla na Naomh)
No short description available
See more Tadhg Dall Ó hUiginnÓ hUiginn (Tadhg Dall)
(fl. c.1550–c.1591)
Irish bardic poet and scholar, member of the Ó hUiginn family, son of Mathghamhain Ó hUiginn.
See more Tadhg Óg Ó hUiginnÓ hUiginn (Tadhg Óg)
(d. 1448)
Irish bardic poet of the Uí hUiginn of Connacht, son of poet Tadhg Ó hUiginn. His extant work reveals a wide range of elite patrons for whom he composed poems.
See more Mícheál mac Peadair Ó LongáinÓ Longáin (Mícheál mac Peadair)
(c.1693–c.1770)
Ó Longáin (Mícheál mac Peadar)
scribe from Limerick
See more Mícheál Óg Ó LongáinÓ Longáin (Mícheál Óg)
(1766–1837)
Irish scribe; son of Mícheál mac Peadair Ó Longáin
See more Muiris mac Torna Ó Maoil ChonaireÓ Maoil Chonaire (Muiris mac Torna)
(d. 1645)
Irish scholar, poet and scribe of the Ó Maoil Chonaire family. He is known to have made a small contribution to the Annals of the Four Masters.
See more Lorcán Ó MuireadhaighÓ Muireadhaigh (Lorcán)
(1883–1941)
Murray (Laurence Patrick), Murray (Laurence P.)
Irish Catholic priest (diocese of Armagh), historian, Irish language activist and collector; founder of the magazine An tUltach and co-founder of the County Louth Archaeological Society.
See more Énrí Ó MuirgheasaÓ Muirgheasa (Énrí)
(1874–1945)
Morris (Henry), Mac Róigh (Feargus)
Irish scholar and author, collector of oral traditions.
See more Toirdhealbhach Luineach Ó NéillÓ Néill (Toirdhealbhach Luineach)
(c.1530–1595)
O'Neill (Turlough Luineach), Ó Néill (Toirdhealbhach Luinneach)
Irish lord, son of Niall Connallach Ó Néill. His mother was Rose, sister to Maghnus Ó Domhnaill.
See more Toirdhealbhach mac Éinrí Ó NéillÓ Néill (Toirdhealbhach mac Éinrí)
(1562–1640)
Lord of the Fews in succession to his father Éinrí Ó Néill (Heny O’Neill, d. c.1565). His mother was Siobhán Mág Uidhir (Maguire), daughter of Cú Chonnacht Mág Uidhir.
See more Amhlaoibh Ó SúilleabháinÓ Súilleabháin (Amhlaoibh)
(1783–1838)
O'Sullivan (Humphrey)
Irish businessman, storyteller and schoolteacher, known for writing a diary, largely in Irish, between 1827 and 1835.
See more Brian O'LooneyO'Looney (Brian)
(d. 1901)
Ó Luanaigh (Brian), O'Looney (Bryan)
No short description available
See more Oliver PlunkettPlunkett (Oliver)
(1625–1681)
Pluincéid (Oilibhéar)
Archbishop of Armagh. He was ordained in 1669, after spending considerable time as a student and cleric in Rome (1647–1669). He fell victim to the crisis over an alleged ‘popish plot’. Having been found guilty of high treason against the Crown, he was violently executed at Tyburn on 11 July 1681. In the 20th century, he was both beautified (1920) and canonised (1975).
See more William ReevesReeves (William)
(1815–1892)
Irish antiquarian scholar; bishop of the Anglican see of Down, Connor and Dromore; keeper of the Armagh Public Library
See more Scandlán MórScandlán Mór
(d. 643 x 646)
King of Osraige, son of Colmán son of Bicne Cáech. He is best known in relation to the Synod of Druim Cett, at which time his father was king of Osraige and Scandlán, apparently a youth, was held hostage by Áed mac Ainmirech, overking from the Cenél Conaill branch of the Uí Néill. According to Adomnán, Colum Cille conferred a blessing on him and Scandlán would later take up the kingship of Osraige. He is sometimes given as a son of Cend Fáelad. Charles-Edwards suggests that a pedidgree may have been the source of confusion (Rawl. B 502: Cend Fáelad m. Colmain cuius filius Scandlain).
See more Sedulius ScottusSedulius Scottus
(fl. 9th century)
Irish scriptural scholar, teacher, grammarian and poet who made a career in Francia and became a leading intellectual figure at the court of Charles the Bald.
See more Henry SidneySidney (Henry)
(1529–1586)
Sir Henry Sidney, son of William Sidney, was lord deputy of Ireland (1565–71, 1575–78) and a prominent figure at the English court.
See more Siôn TudurSiôn Tudur
(d. 3 April 1602)
Welsh poet who was mostly active in North Wales.
See more Aquilla SmithSmith (Aquilla)
(d. 1890)
No short description available
See more Albert SuerbeerSuerbeer (Albert)
(d. 1272/73)
Also known as Albert the German, churchman from Cologne who became archbishop of Armagh, 1240 (cons.)-1246.
See more Tigernach of ClonesTigernach of Clones
(ob. 549)
Tigernach mac Coirpri
Irish saint associated with Clúain Éois (now Clones, Co. Monaghan), which lay in the kingdom of the Uí Chremthainn. His mother is said to have been Der Fraích, daughter of Eochaid (mac Crimthainn), king of the Uí Chremthainn, while his faiher is said to have been a Leinsterman named Coirpre (of the Uí Bairrche, according to some genealogical sources).
See more Richard TipperTipper (Richard)
(d. 1730)
Tuibear (Risteard), Tupper (Richard)
Irish scholar, scribe and antiquarian from Mitchelstown (Co. Dublin).
See more Gilla Mo Dutu Úa CaisideÚa Caiside (Gilla Mo Dutu)
(fl. c. 1147)
Gilla Mo Dutu Úa Caiside
Irish poet, credited as the author of Éri óg inis na náem and Ádam óenathair na ndóene (the metrical Banshenchas).
See more Echtgus Úa CúanáinÚa Cúanáin (Echtgus)
(d. 1161?)
Author of a Middle Irish metrical treatise on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. According to a rubric in the Brussels copy of the poem, he was of the community of Roscrea. It has been suggested, e.g. by Aidan Breen, that he is the same person as Ísác Úa Cúanáin, first known bishop of Roscrea, whose obit is recorded in AFM under the year 1161.
See more Ísác Úa CúanáinÚa Cúanáin (Ísác)
(d. 1161)
Úa Cúanáin (Isaac)
First known bishop of Éile and Ros Cré (Roscrea), whose obit is recorded in AFM under the year 1161.
See more Dublittir Úa hUathgaileÚa hUathgaile (Dublittir)
(c.1080–1120)
Úa hÚathgaile (Dublittir)
Irish scholar associated with the church of Glen Uissen (Killeshin, Co. Laois).
See more James UssherUssher (James)
(1581–1656)
Anglican archbishop of Armagh known for his scholarship on a variety of subjects, including history and theology
See more James YongeYonge (James)
(d. c.1425)
Anglo-Irish notary, writer and translator active in Dublin. His writings include an English adaptation of the Secreta secretorum, which was commissioned by the earl of Ormond, and an account of the pilgrimage of a Hungarian nobleman, Laurence Rathold, to St Patrick’s Purgatory.
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(1866–1942)
de Búrc (Éamon)
Irish tailor and storyteller, born in Aird Mhóir, Carna (Co. Galway). Some of his stories were collected by Liam Mac Coisdeala.
See more AdomnánAdomnán
(fl. c.628–704)
Adomnán mac Rónáin was abbot of Iona (r. 679–704) and author of the Latin Life of St Columba and an account of the holy places of the Near East (De locis sanctis). He is credited with the proclamation of the Lex innocentium or Cáin Adomnáin at the Synod of Birr.
See more Áed Dub mac SuibniÁed Dub mac Suibni
(d. 588)
A king of Dál nAraide (563-588) who became chiefly known for slaying Díarmait mac Cerbaill, the Uí Néill king of Tara. The deed is depicted in Aided Díarmata meic Cerbaill.
See more Áed Findlíath mac NéillÁed Findlíath mac Néill
(d. 879)
King of Ailech and high-king of Ireland (r. 862–879) from the northern Uí Néill (Cenél nEógain); son of Níall Caille.
See more Áed mac AinmirechÁed mac Ainmirech
Áed mac Ainmuirech
No short description available
See more Áed Oirdnide mac NéillÁed Oirdnide mac Néill
(d. 819)
king of Ailech (r. 788-819) and high-king of Ireland from Cenél nÉogain of the northern Uí Néill; son of Níall Frossach mac Fergaile.
See more Mervyn ArchdallArchdall (Mervyn)
(1723–1791)
Irish Anglican clergyman and antiquary.
See more Saint AsaphSaint Asaph
(fl. 6th century)
Asaf
Welsh saint, patron of St Asaph (W. Llanelwy) and its diocese as well as the nearby Llanasa (Flintshire). It has been suggested that Asaph was originally a local saint associated with Llanasa and that his assocation with Llanelwy and the diocese was a 12th-century innovation. A good part of his dossier is formed by traditions associated with St Kentigern from the 12th century onwards, notably Jocelin’s vita of the latter, according to which the church of the see of St Asaph was originally founded by Kentigern, who appointed Asaph, one of his disciples, as his successor.
See more Philip Fitzgerald BarronBarron (Philip Fitzgerald)
(1801/2?–1844)
Irish-language scholar and activist and Hebraist, born in Stradbally, Co. Waterford.
See more William BethamBetham (William)
(1779–1853)
(Sir) William Betham, English antiquary and collector of manuscripts; member of the Royal Irish Academy
See more Brigit of KildareBrigit of Kildare
(c. 439/452–c. 524/526)
patron saint of Kildare, whose cult spread both within and outside of Ireland.
See more Broccán clóenBroccán clóen
(d. 650)
No short description available
See more Caimín of Inis CeltraCaimín of Inis Celtra
(d. 654 (AI))
also Caimmíne or Mo Chammóc, patron saint of Inis Celtra (Holy Island in Lough Derg). His feastday is usually given as 24 March.
See more Cathal Cú Cen MáthairCathal Cú Cen Máthair
(d. 665/6)
Cú cen Máthair
King of Munster (r. 661-665/6) from the Éoganacht Glendamnach, son of Cathal mac Áedo (d. 628), a previous king of Munster.
See more Cellán of PéronneCellán of Péronne
(d. 706)
Cellanus of Péronne
Irish churchman, fourth abbot of St Fursa’s foundation in Péronne, Neustria, in what became Picardy, France. From William of Malmesbury, he is known to have corresponded with Aldhelm. He has been identified as the author of a number of Latin poems. The Lorsch annals give his obit under 706.
See more Cináed úa hArtacáinCináed úa hArtacáin
(d. 975)
Cináed ua hArtacáin, Úa hArtacáin (Cináed)
Middle Irish poet.
See more Colmán nepos CracavistColmán ‘nepos Cracavist’
(fl. 9th century?)
Latin Irish poet, possibly of the 9th century, to whom at least two poems are attributed. The peculiar name Colmanus nepos Cracavit has been reinterpreted as a corrupted rubric which originally read Colmanus ep(is)c(opu)s craxavit, ‘Colmán the bishop wrote this’.
See more Colmán of LindisfarneColmán, bishop of Lindisfarne
(d. 676)
Irish monk from Iona and bishop of Lindisfarne
See more Congalach CnogbaCongalach Cnogba
Congalach mac Maíl Mithig
Congalach Cnogba (‘of Knowth’) son of Máel Mithig, was king of Brega from the Síl nÁedo Sláine branch of the southern Ui Néill and seized the kingship of Tara in 944.
See more Thaddeus ConnellanConnellan (Thaddeus)
(c.1780–1854)
Ó Coinnialláin (Tadhg)
Irish-language scholar and scribe.
See more Crimthann mac ÁedaCrimthann mac Áeda
(ob. 633)
Crimthann Cualann, Crimthann mac Áedo
King of the Leinster of the Uí Máil, son of Áed Díbchíne.
See more Dar LugdachDar Lugdach
(d. 525/527)
Der Lugdach, Darlugdach
Second abbess of Kildare.
See more Hugh de Lacy [earl of Ulster]De Lacy (Hugh) ... earl of Ulster
(d. 1242)
Anglo-Norman magnate who made a career in Ireland as a soldier and lord and became the first earl of Ulster in 1205. He was the son of Hugh de Lacy (d. 1186), lord of Meath, and his first wife, Rose of Monmouth (Rose de Baderon).
See more Hugh de Lacy [lord of Meath]De Lacy (Hugh) ... lord of Meath
(d. 1186)
Magnate, son of Gilbert de Lacy (d. 1163), lord of Weobley, Herefordshire. After he accompanied Henry II on his 1171 visit to Ireland, he was entrusted with the kingdom of Mide.
See more Donatus ortigraphusDonatus ortigraphus
(fl. c.815 and later)
Anonymous grammarian, probably of Irish origin, who worked on the continent and produced a grammatical treatise structured as a series of questions and answers, with ample citations from standard grammars such as Donatus and Priscian. The title Donatus ortigraphus is also applied as a shorthand for the work itself.
See more Donatus Scottus of FiesoleDonatus Scottus of Fiesole
No short description available
See more Donnchad Donn mac FlainnDonnchad Donn mac Flainn
(d. 944)
High-king of Ireland from the Clann Cholmáin branch of the southern Uí Néill, son of Flann Sinna.
See more Dúngal of Saint-Denis and PaviaDúngal of Saint-Denis and Pavia
(d. after 827/828)
Irish scholar, teacher and poet known for his career on the continent, who was associated with Saint-Denis, Pavia and Bobbio.
See more Fíachna mac BáetáinFíachna mac Báetáin
(fl. early 7th century, d. 626)
Fíachna Find, Fíachna Lurgan
King of Dál nAraide in Ulster and overking of the Ulaid.
See more Gerald FitzGerald [3rd earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Gerald) ... 3rd earl of Desmond
(1338–1398)
Gerald fitz Maurice FitzGerald, 3rd earl of Desmond, justiciar of Ireland and poet, known as Gearóid Iarla; son of Maurice fitz Thomas FitzGerald.
See more Gerald FitzGerald [15th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Gerald) ... 15th earl of Desmond
(c.1530–1583)
Gerald fitz James FitzGerald, 15th (or 14th) earl of Desmond, son of the previous earl James fitz John FitzGerald.
See more James fitz Gerald FitzGerald [16th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James fitz Gerald) ... 16th earl of Desmond
(c.1570?–1601)
Tower Earl, Queen's Earl
16th (or 15th earl) of Desmond, only son and successor of the previous earl Gerald and Eleanor Butler.
See more James fitz Thomas FitzGerald [16th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James fitz Thomas) ... 16th earl of Desmond
(d. 1607)
James fitz Thomas FitzGerald, called the súgán (straw-rope) earl of Desmond and styled the 16th (or 15th) earl, was son of Sir Thomas fitz James FitzGerald, who despite being bastardised aspired to the title of earl of Desmond in opposition to his half-brother Gerald and fought for the English Crown. After Gerald’s death, the Crown dissolved the earldom in favour of a Munster plantation, but faced an uprising led in part by Hugh O'Neill, earl of Tyrone. Where James had previously turned to the Crown in the hope of becoming earl of Desmond, he accepted that title from the rebels. In the ensuing years, however, he experienced great difficulty in making his authority felt. In 1601, he was captured and sent to the Tower of London, where he died in c.1607.
See more James FitzGerald [7th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James) ... 7th earl of Desmond
(c.1380–1462)
James fitz Gerald FitzGerald, 7th earl of Desmond, son of Gerald fitz Maurice FitzGerald and Eleanor, daughter of James Butler.
See more James FitzGerald [9th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James) ... 9th earl of Desmond
(c.1459–1487)
James fitz Thomas FitzGerald, became 9th (or 8th) earl of Desmond (1468–1487) after his father Thomas was executed.
See more James FitzGerald [11th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James) ... 11th earl of Desmond
(fl. 1500–1529)
James fitz Maurice FitzGerald, 11th earl of Desmond, was son of his predecessor Maurice fitz Thomas FitzGerald and Ellen Roche.
See more James FitzGerald [14th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (James) ... 14th earl of Desmond
(fl. 1530s–1558)
James fitz John FitzGerald, 14th (or 13th) earl of Desmond, son of John fitz Thomas Fitzgerald, de facto 13th (or 12th) earl of Desmond, and More, daughter of Donogh O'Brien of Carrigogunnell.
See more John FitzGerald [4th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (John) ... 4th earl of Desmond
(fl. 1377–d. 1399)
John fitz Gerald FitzGerald, 4th earl of Desmond, son of his predecessor Gerald fitz Maurice FitzGerald and Eleanor, daughter of James Butler.
See more Maurice fitz Thomas FitzGerald [10th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Maurice fitz Thomas) ... 10th earl of Desmond
(c.1460–1520)
Maurice ‘Bachach’ fitz Thomas FitzGerald, son of Thomas fitz James FitzGerald, 8th earl of Desmond, and Alice Barry, became 10th (or 9th) earl of Desmond after his brother James, the former earl, was killed.
See more Maurice FitzGerald [1st earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Maurice) ... 1st earl of Desmond
(1293–1356)
first earl of Desmond and justificiar of Ireland, son of Thomas fitz Maurice FitzGerald, who was lord of Decies and Desmond and justiciar of Ireland, and of Margaret daughter of Thomas of Berkeley.
See more Thomas FitzGerald [6th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Thomas) ... 6th earl of Desmond
(c.1386–1420)
Thomas fitz John FitzGerald, 6th (or 5th) earl of Desmond, son of John fitz Gerald FitzGerald, 4th earl of Desmond. Since he was still a minor when his father died (1399), his uncle Maurice fitz Gerald took custody of the earldom until Thomas was of age. He acceded in 1401 but was deposed and banished by another uncle, James fitz Gerald, in 1411.
See more Thomas FitzGerald [8th earl of Desmond]FitzGerald (Thomas) ... 8th earl of Desmond
(c.1420–1468)
Thomas fitz James FitzGerald, 8th (or 7th) earl of Desmond, son of James fitz Gerald FitzGerald and Mary, daughter of Uilleag Burke.
See more Flann Sinna mac Maíle SechnaillFlann Sinna mac Maíle Sechnaill
(d. 916)
Flann Sinna, Flann mac Máele Sechnaill
Flann Sinna (‘of the Shannon’), son of Máel Sechnaill mac Máele Ruanaid; was high-king of Ireland from the Clann Cholmáin, the leading branch of the southern Uí Néill.
See more Robin FlowerFlower (Robin)
(d. 1946)
Irish scholar.
See more Gilla Meic LiacGilla Meic Liac
(d. 1174)
Gelasius ... Gilla Meic Liac
Archbishop of Armagh (consecrated 1137), earlier also abbot or erenagh of Derry (since 1121).
See more William HalidayHaliday (William)
(1788–1812)
Halliday (William)
Irish linguist and jurist, who in 1808 published, as E[dmund] O'C[onnell], a grammar of Irish (Uraicecht na Gaedhilge).
See more Sheelagh Helen HarbisonHarbison (Sheelagh Helen)
(1912–2012)
Medieval historian.
See more Françoise HenryHenry (Françoise)
(1902–1982)
French art historian and archaeologist.
See more Antony HickeyHickey (Antony)
(d. 1641)
Hickey (Anthony), Hickey (Diarmuid)
Irish Franciscan friar and theologian.
See more Honorius AugustodunensisHonorius Augustodunensis
(fl. 1098–1140)
Honorius Augustodunensis is a medieval theologian and author, active between ca. 1190 and ca. 1140. He is also referred to as Honorius Inclusus or Honorius of Autun. He has written several works, including the Speculum ecclesiae, the Elucidarium, and the Imago mundi. Two of his works (the Elucidarium and the Imago mundi) have been translated into Middle Welsh.
See more Geoffrey KeatingKeating (Geoffrey)
(c.1580–1644)
Céitinn (Seathrún)
Irish priest, historian and poet; author of Foras feasa ar Éirinn
See more John LaniganLanigan (John)
(1758–1828)
Irish priest and church historian.
See more Angharad LlwydLlwyd (Angharad)
(1769–1866)
Welsh antiquary.
See more John LynchLynch (John)
(c. 1599–1677)
Lucius (Gratianus)
Irish priest and scholar; author of Cambrensis eversus (1662), under the Latin pseudonym Gratianus Lucius.
See more Patrick Lynch [d. 1818]Lynch (Patrick) ... d. 1818
(1754/57–1818)
Ó Loingsigh (Pádraig) ... d. 1818
Irish schoolmaster, private tutor, author and editor.
See more Christianus Mac CarthaigMac Carthaig (Christianus)
(d. 1148 × 1156)
Third abbot of St James of Regensburg, believed to have been a Munsterman of the Mac Carthaig family of Desmond.
See more Díarmait Mac MurchadaMac Murchada (Díarmait)
(c.1110–1171)
Díarmait Mac Murchada, MacMurrough (Dermot), Díarmait na nGall
king of Leinster, son of Donnchad Mac Murchada (d. 1115)
See more Máel RuainMáel Ruain
(d. 792)
Founding bishop-abbot of the monastery of Tallaght (Ir. Tamlacht, Co. Dublin) and a pioneer and leader of a kind of monastic reform that inspired the emergence of the Céli Dé.
See more Máel RubaiMáel Rubai
(d. 722)
Máel Ruba, Sagart Ruadh
Abbot and founder of the monastery of Apor Crossan (Applecross, Scotland), commemorated as a saint in Irish and Scottish sources.
See more William Monck MasonMason (William Monck)
(1775–1859)
Irish historian
See more Thomas MessinghamMessingham (Thomas)
(c.1575–1638?)
Churchman and hagiographer who was born into an Old English family in Meath, studied at the Irish college at Douai and became a rector at the Irish college of Paris. He published a hagiographic collection entitled Florilegium insulae sanctorum (Paris, 1624).
See more Mo Chóemóc of LeamakevogeMo Chóemóc of Leamakevoge
(supp. fl. 6th/7th century)
Mo Chóemóc of Leigh
Mo Chóemóc (modern form: Mochaomhóg), pet form of Cóemán, is saint and reputed founder of Liath Mo Chóemóc (Leamakevoge, Leigh/Leighmore, Co. Tipperary).
See more Muirchertach mac NéillMuirchertach mac Néill
(d. 943)
Muirchertach na Cochall Craicinin, Muirchertach of the Leather Cloaks
King of Ailech from the Cenél nÉogain, son of Níall Glúndub mac Áeda.
See more Muru of FahanMuru of Fahan
(c.600–c.650)
Mura of Fahan, Muru mac Feradaig
founder and patron saint of Othain (now Fahan, Inishowen barony, Co. Donegal)
See more Máiréad Ní GhrádhaNí Ghrádha (Máiréad)
(1896–1971)
Irish author, playwright and broadcaster.
See more Níall Glúndub mac ÁedaNíall Glúndub mac Áeda
(d. 919)
High-king of Ireland from the Cenél nEógain branch of the northern Uí Néill.
See more Toirrdelbach Ó Briain [d. 1306]Ó Briain (Toirrdelbach) ... d. 1306
(d. 1306)
King of Thomond, son of Tadhg Ó Briain.
See more Dáibhí Ó BruadairÓ Bruadair (Dáibhí)
(fl. 1625–c.1698(?))
Ó Bruadair (Dáibhídh), Ó Bruadair (David)
Prolific Irish poet.
See more Eoghan Ó CaoimhÓ Caoimh (Eoghan)
(1656–1726)
Munster poet and scribe.
See more Muircheartach Ó CeallaighÓ Ceallaigh (Muircheartach)
(d. c.1407)
Bishop of Clonfert and archbishop of Tuam (since 1393/94).
See more Cú Choigcríche Ó CléirighÓ Cléirigh (Cú Choigcríche)
(d. in or after 1664)
Irish scholar, poet, historian and scribe; one of the so-named ‘Four Masters’.
See more Lughaidh Ó CléirighÓ Cléirigh (Lughaidh)
(c.1580–c.1630)
Irish historian and poet, known best as the author of a ‘biography’ of Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill (Beatha Aodha Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill) and as one of the initiators of the ‘Contention of the Bards’; was one of the sons of Mac Con Ó Cléirigh and a cousin of Mícheál Ó Cléirigh.
See more Mícheál Ó CléirighÓ Cléirigh (Mícheál)
(d. 1643)
O'Clery (Michael)
Irish scholar, historian and scribe.
See more Peadar Ó DoirnínÓ Doirnín (Peadar)
(c.1700–1769)
Ulster poet and (hedge)schoolmaster.
See more Seaán Mór Ó DubhagáinÓ Dubhagáin (Seaán Mór)
(d. 1372)
Ó Dubhagáin (Seán Mór)
Irish poet and historian.
See more Tomás Ó GormáinÓ Gormáin (Tomás)
(1732–1809)
Ó Gormáin (Chevalier)
No short description available
See more Giolla na Naomh Ó hUidhrínÓ hUidhrín (Giolla na Naomh)
No short description available
See more Tadhg Dall Ó hUiginnÓ hUiginn (Tadhg Dall)
(fl. c.1550–c.1591)
Irish bardic poet and scholar, member of the Ó hUiginn family, son of Mathghamhain Ó hUiginn.
See more Tadhg Óg Ó hUiginnÓ hUiginn (Tadhg Óg)
(d. 1448)
Irish bardic poet of the Uí hUiginn of Connacht, son of poet Tadhg Ó hUiginn. His extant work reveals a wide range of elite patrons for whom he composed poems.
See more Mícheál mac Peadair Ó LongáinÓ Longáin (Mícheál mac Peadair)
(c.1693–c.1770)
Ó Longáin (Mícheál mac Peadar)
scribe from Limerick
See more Mícheál Óg Ó LongáinÓ Longáin (Mícheál Óg)
(1766–1837)
Irish scribe; son of Mícheál mac Peadair Ó Longáin
See more Muiris mac Torna Ó Maoil ChonaireÓ Maoil Chonaire (Muiris mac Torna)
(d. 1645)
Irish scholar, poet and scribe of the Ó Maoil Chonaire family. He is known to have made a small contribution to the Annals of the Four Masters.
See more Lorcán Ó MuireadhaighÓ Muireadhaigh (Lorcán)
(1883–1941)
Murray (Laurence Patrick), Murray (Laurence P.)
Irish Catholic priest (diocese of Armagh), historian, Irish language activist and collector; founder of the magazine An tUltach and co-founder of the County Louth Archaeological Society.
See more Énrí Ó MuirgheasaÓ Muirgheasa (Énrí)
(1874–1945)
Morris (Henry), Mac Róigh (Feargus)
Irish scholar and author, collector of oral traditions.
See more Toirdhealbhach Luineach Ó NéillÓ Néill (Toirdhealbhach Luineach)
(c.1530–1595)
O'Neill (Turlough Luineach), Ó Néill (Toirdhealbhach Luinneach)
Irish lord, son of Niall Connallach Ó Néill. His mother was Rose, sister to Maghnus Ó Domhnaill.
See more Toirdhealbhach mac Éinrí Ó NéillÓ Néill (Toirdhealbhach mac Éinrí)
(1562–1640)
Lord of the Fews in succession to his father Éinrí Ó Néill (Heny O’Neill, d. c.1565). His mother was Siobhán Mág Uidhir (Maguire), daughter of Cú Chonnacht Mág Uidhir.
See more Amhlaoibh Ó SúilleabháinÓ Súilleabháin (Amhlaoibh)
(1783–1838)
O'Sullivan (Humphrey)
Irish businessman, storyteller and schoolteacher, known for writing a diary, largely in Irish, between 1827 and 1835.
See more Brian O'LooneyO'Looney (Brian)
(d. 1901)
Ó Luanaigh (Brian), O'Looney (Bryan)
No short description available
See more Oliver PlunkettPlunkett (Oliver)
(1625–1681)
Pluincéid (Oilibhéar)
Archbishop of Armagh. He was ordained in 1669, after spending considerable time as a student and cleric in Rome (1647–1669). He fell victim to the crisis over an alleged ‘popish plot’. Having been found guilty of high treason against the Crown, he was violently executed at Tyburn on 11 July 1681. In the 20th century, he was both beautified (1920) and canonised (1975).
See more William ReevesReeves (William)
(1815–1892)
Irish antiquarian scholar; bishop of the Anglican see of Down, Connor and Dromore; keeper of the Armagh Public Library
See more Scandlán MórScandlán Mór
(d. 643 x 646)
King of Osraige, son of Colmán son of Bicne Cáech. He is best known in relation to the Synod of Druim Cett, at which time his father was king of Osraige and Scandlán, apparently a youth, was held hostage by Áed mac Ainmirech, overking from the Cenél Conaill branch of the Uí Néill. According to Adomnán, Colum Cille conferred a blessing on him and Scandlán would later take up the kingship of Osraige. He is sometimes given as a son of Cend Fáelad. Charles-Edwards suggests that a pedidgree may have been the source of confusion (Rawl. B 502: Cend Fáelad m. Colmain cuius filius Scandlain).
See more Sedulius ScottusSedulius Scottus
(fl. 9th century)
Irish scriptural scholar, teacher, grammarian and poet who made a career in Francia and became a leading intellectual figure at the court of Charles the Bald.
See more Henry SidneySidney (Henry)
(1529–1586)
Sir Henry Sidney, son of William Sidney, was lord deputy of Ireland (1565–71, 1575–78) and a prominent figure at the English court.
See more Siôn TudurSiôn Tudur
(d. 3 April 1602)
Welsh poet who was mostly active in North Wales.
See more Aquilla SmithSmith (Aquilla)
(d. 1890)
No short description available
See more Albert SuerbeerSuerbeer (Albert)
(d. 1272/73)
Also known as Albert the German, churchman from Cologne who became archbishop of Armagh, 1240 (cons.)-1246.
See more Tigernach of ClonesTigernach of Clones
(ob. 549)
Tigernach mac Coirpri
Irish saint associated with Clúain Éois (now Clones, Co. Monaghan), which lay in the kingdom of the Uí Chremthainn. His mother is said to have been Der Fraích, daughter of Eochaid (mac Crimthainn), king of the Uí Chremthainn, while his faiher is said to have been a Leinsterman named Coirpre (of the Uí Bairrche, according to some genealogical sources).
See more Richard TipperTipper (Richard)
(d. 1730)
Tuibear (Risteard), Tupper (Richard)
Irish scholar, scribe and antiquarian from Mitchelstown (Co. Dublin).
See more Gilla Mo Dutu Úa CaisideÚa Caiside (Gilla Mo Dutu)
(fl. c. 1147)
Gilla Mo Dutu Úa Caiside
Irish poet, credited as the author of Éri óg inis na náem and Ádam óenathair na ndóene (the metrical Banshenchas).
See more Echtgus Úa CúanáinÚa Cúanáin (Echtgus)
(d. 1161?)
Author of a Middle Irish metrical treatise on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. According to a rubric in the Brussels copy of the poem, he was of the community of Roscrea. It has been suggested, e.g. by Aidan Breen, that he is the same person as Ísác Úa Cúanáin, first known bishop of Roscrea, whose obit is recorded in AFM under the year 1161.
See more Ísác Úa CúanáinÚa Cúanáin (Ísác)
(d. 1161)
Úa Cúanáin (Isaac)
First known bishop of Éile and Ros Cré (Roscrea), whose obit is recorded in AFM under the year 1161.
See more Dublittir Úa hUathgaileÚa hUathgaile (Dublittir)
(c.1080–1120)
Úa hÚathgaile (Dublittir)
Irish scholar associated with the church of Glen Uissen (Killeshin, Co. Laois).
See more James UssherUssher (James)
(1581–1656)
Anglican archbishop of Armagh known for his scholarship on a variety of subjects, including history and theology
See more James YongeYonge (James)
(d. c.1425)
Anglo-Irish notary, writer and translator active in Dublin. His writings include an English adaptation of the Secreta secretorum, which was commissioned by the earl of Ormond, and an account of the pilgrimage of a Hungarian nobleman, Laurence Rathold, to St Patrick’s Purgatory.
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