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Donnchad Baccach Ó Maolconaire
Donnchad Baccach Ó Maolconaire, Ollamh SÃl Muireadaigh from 1385 to 1404. Very little is known about Donnchad Baccach. The ''Annals of Connacht'' merely relate that he was ''Ollam of the SÃol Muireadaigh in history.'' Given that all known past holders of the office had been drawn from the clan Ó Maolconaire, it is perhaps indicative of some unrest that the next Ollamh, at least as far as poetry, was from another family, the clan Ó Domhnalláin. Sources *''The Encyclopaedia of Ireland'' 2003; . * ''Mac Dermot of Moylurg: The Story of a Connacht Family'' Dermot Mac Dermot, 1996. *''A New History of Ireland VIII: A Chronology of Irish History to 1976 - A Companion to Irish History Part I'' edited by T.W. Moody, F.X. Martin and F.J. Byrne, 1982. *''The Celebrated Antiquary'' Nollaig O Muralie, Maynooth, 1996. *''Irish Leaders and Learning Through the Ages'' Fr. Paul Walsh, 2004. (ed. Nollaig O Muralie). External linksList of Published Texts at CELT — University Colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ollamh SÃl Muireadaigh
An or ollamh (; anglicised as ollave or ollav), plural ollomain, in early Irish literature, was a master in a particular trade or skill. Bard Generally, ''ollam'' referred to a professional poet or bard of literature and history, and a member of the highest of the seven ranks of filÃ, achieved after at least twelve years of study, As part of a king's court, the ollam might combine the functions of poet, story-teller, and historian, including an accurate recitation of genealogies. The calling to the vocation was usually a family tradition. As early as 574, members of the Ó hUiginn ( O'Higgins) clan were recorded as hereditary poets in the courts of Irish Princes and Chiefs. As such they were accorded a status of nobility second in rank only to the King and were entitled to wear the same number of colours in their robes. Other uses The term was also used to refer to the highest member of any group; thus an ''ollam brithem'' would be the highest rank of judge, and an ''oll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annals Of Connacht
The ''Annals of Connacht'' (), covering the years 1224 to 1544, are drawn from a manuscript compiled in the 15th and 16th centuries by at least three scribes, all believed to be members of the Clan Ó Duibhgeannáin. The early sections, commencing with the death of King Cathal Crobdearg Ua Conchobair of Connacht, are exceptionally detailed and give a good account of Connacht affairs during the 13th and early to mid-14th century, particularly for the families of O'Conor and Burke. The accounts however become more desultory, especially for the 16th century. Nevertheless, it is an invaluable document relating much that would have otherwise remained utterly obscure or unknown in the history of Connacht, and Ireland in general. A comparison between it and the '' Annals of Clonmacnoise'' reveal a common source, or perhaps one is a partial copy of the other. See also * Irish annals References * External links The Annals of Connacht [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ollam
An or ollamh (; anglicised as ollave or ollav), plural ollomain, in early Irish literature, was a master in a particular trade or skill. Bard Generally, ''ollam'' referred to a professional poet or bard of literature and history, and a member of the highest of the seven ranks of filÃ, achieved after at least twelve years of study, As part of a king's court, the ollam might combine the functions of poet, story-teller, and historian, including an accurate recitation of genealogies. The calling to the vocation was usually a family tradition. As early as 574, members of the Ó hUiginn ( O'Higgins) clan were recorded as hereditary poets in the courts of Irish Princes and Chiefs. As such they were accorded a status of nobility second in rank only to the King and were entitled to wear the same number of colours in their robes. Other uses The term was also used to refer to the highest member of any group; thus an ''ollam brithem'' would be the highest rank of judge, and an ''oll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SÃol Muireadaigh
The SÃol Muireadaigh or SÃol Muireadhaigh (; Anglicized ''Sil Murray'' or ''Silmurray''), was a leading sept of the Connachta group of Gaelic dynasties in medieval Ireland. The name SÃol Muireadaigh was also used to refer to the territory occupied by the group which was centered around the ancient royal site of Cruachan on the plains of Connacht (Mag nAÃ/Machaire Connacht) in County Roscommon. Overview A branch within the royal Uà Briúin ( Uà Briúin AÃ) dynasty, the tribe of SÃol Muireadaigh consisted of all the descendants of Muiredach Muillethan, a 7th-century King of Connacht. The term ''SÃol'' denotes the ''seed'', or ''descendants'', of Muiredach. The major division within the tribe was between the descendants of Muireadhach's two sons, Indrechtach and Cathal (a quo Clann Cathail), who would both go on to become Kings of Connacht. SÃol Muireadagh's parent dynasty, the Uà Briúin, held the Kingship of Connacht, with one exception, for over 700 years (696� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ó Maolconaire
Ó Maolchonaire, sometimes Ó Maoil Chonaire, sometimes Ó Mhaoil Chonaire, Ó Maolconaire, Uà Mhaoil Chonaire etc., was the surname of a family of professional poets and historians in medieval Ireland. Traditionally it would have been spelled without the 'h', but with a dot over the 'c', either of which indicates Aspirated consonant, aspiration. In a period prior to the surrender of the Ó Conchubhair Donn and the other Connacht chieftains, it was anglicised O'Mulconry. Specific families, particularly the educators, were systematically targeted as part of the plot to destroy the Irish culture and language, as well as the Catholic religion. This can add great confusion to researchers of this important literary and religious family. It is now rendered most commonly Conry, sometimes Conroy, and possibly sometimes King. There are many distinct groups of Conroys, some of whom also, though less commonly, use Conry, which are Anglicisations of disparate Irish Gaelic names. Overview A ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ó Domhnalláin
Ó Domhnalláin is the surname of a Brehon family from Máenmaige in Uà Maine, now west County Galway. Overview They held the post of ''Cathmhaol'' or Battle Champion of Uà Maine, but by the early 14th century had become poets and brehons. The family took their name from Domnallan mac Maelbrigdi, fl. c. 9th/10th century. Their principal home was at Ballydonnellan, County Galway. An unrelated family of the same name was located in east Ulster. Annalistic references The Irish annals record the following: * Flann Óge Ó Domhnalláin, died 1342 * Mael Sechlainn Ó Domhnalláin, died 1375 * Flann Óc mac Séoan Ó Domhnalláin, died 1404 * Cormac Ó Domhnalláin, died 1436 * Ainglioch Ó Dónalláin, fl. mid-14th or mid-15th century Later bearers of the name * Nehemiah Donnellan, fl. c. 1560–1609. * Sir James Donnellan, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, c. 1588-1665 * Nehemiah Donellan, 1649–1705, lawyer and Chief Baron of the Exchequer * Pádhraic Ó Domhnalláin, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University College Cork
University College Cork – National University of Ireland, Cork (UCC) () is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland, and located in Cork (city), Cork. The university was founded in 1845 as one of three Queen's University of Ireland, Queen's Colleges located in Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Cork, and National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway. It became University College, Cork, under the Irish Universities Act 1908. The Universities Act 1997 renamed the university as National University of Ireland, Cork, and a Ministerial Order of 1998 renamed the university as University College Cork – National University of Ireland, Cork, though it continues to be almost universally known as University College Cork. Amongst other rankings and awards, the university was named Irish University of the Year by ''The Sunday Times (UK), The Sunday Times'' on five occasions; most recently in 2017. In 2015, UCC was also named as top performing university by the E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanaide Ó Maolconaire
Tanaide Ó Maolconaire was the Ollamh SÃol Muireadaigh for an unknown number of years prior to his death in 1385. Tanaide Mor mac DúinnÃn Ó Maolconaire, who died in 1310, was the only such ''Ollamh'' recorded in the annals for the 14th century prior to this. There must have been at least one (indeed many) Ollamh SÃol Muireadaigh during the intervening years, yet none are recorded. It is possible that disruption due to the likes of the Bruce Wars and two plagues in the middle of the century - along with ongoing warfare by and among the SÃol Muireadaigh - contributed to this. Neither is the relationship between Tanaide and the previous Ollamh made clear, beyond the fact that he was a member of the general clan Ó Maolconaire. Upon his death, the ''Annals of Connacht'' refer to Tanaide as ''"Ollam of the SÃl Muireadaigh in history and poetry and the most skilled man of his profession in his time, [he] died at Lammas in his own house, after a victory of Unction and Penance, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ollamh SÃol Muireadaigh
Ollamh SÃol Muireadaigh was a hereditary post, held almost exclusively by members of the Ó Maolconaire family, from at least the 13th century until the 17th century. The SÃol Muireadaigh were a dynasty of regional clans, named after King Muiredach Muillethan of Connacht (died 702), all of whom lived in north-central Connacht. While many of the ruling chieftains such as the Ó Conchubhair Donn, Ó Conchubhair Ruadh, Mac Diarmata, and Ó Flannagain were descendants of this Muiredach Muillethan, the Ó Maolconaires are of Laiginian, or mythically of Tuatha Dé Dannan stock, although their Milesian pedigrees claim differently. The Laiginians arrived in Connacht in the 3rd century AD from Leinster, conquering the ruling Fir Bolg and Fomorians, and ruling until conquered by the Gael under the Connachta in the 5th century. An ollamh was the highest rank in the learned orders of law, poetry, or history. These educated professionals, today grouped together in the popular consciousness as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flann Óc Mac Séoan Ó Domhnalláin
Flann Óc mac Séoan Ó Domhnalláin was ''Ollamh SÃol Muireadaigh'' for an unknown time in 1404. The annals record an unusual number of bardic deaths in 1404. Donnchad Baccach Ó Maolconaire died, leaving the office of vacant. His death was followed by ''Gilla Duivin Mac Curtin'', Ollamh of Thomond in music, ''Carroll O'Daly, Ollav of Corcomroe; Donnell, the son of Donough O'Daly, who was usually called ... William O'Doran, Ollav of Leinster in judicature ... Teige, the son of boethius Mac Egan, intended ollav of Lower Connacht in law.'' Flann Óc became Ollamh, but was dead himself before the year was out. His place was due to be taken by ''Tuathal, the son of Melaghlin O'Donnellan, intended ollav of Sil-Murray in poetry'' but Tuathal himself died before gaining the office. The eventual successor was Dauid mac Tanaide Ó Maolconaire, who held the office until 1419. Flann Óc seems to be the only member of the clan Ó Domhnalláin who held the office. Sources *''The Ency ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
14th-century Births
The 14th century lasted from 1 January 1301 (represented by the Roman numerals MCCCI) to 31 December 1400 (MCD). It is estimated that the century witnessed the death of more than 45 million lives from political and natural disasters in both Europe and the Mongol Empire. West Africa experienced economic growth and prosperity. In Europe, the Black Death claimed 25 million lives wiping out one third of the European population while the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France fought in the protracted Hundred Years' War after the death of King Charles IV of France led to a claim to the French throne by King Edward III of England. This period is considered the height of chivalry and marks the beginning of strong separate identities for both England and France as well as the foundation of the Italian Renaissance and the Ottoman Empire. In Asia, Tamerlane (Timur), established the Timurid Empire, history's third largest empire to have been ever established by a single conquero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1404 Deaths
Year 1404 ( MCDIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. Events January–March *January 14 – The fourth Parliament of King Henry IV of England opens for a session of two months. *February 10 – Thomas of Lancaster, the second son of King Henry IV of England, becomes Admiral of the North and South succeeding Admiral Thomas Beaufort. *February 27 – King Guadarfia of the Canary Islands surrenders to the French explorer Jean de Béthencourt, who declares himself to be the new king, but subservient to the sponsor of the expedition, King Enrique III of Castile (part of modern-day Spain) * March 1 – Under the Emperor Cheng Zu, China continues to build its fleet, ordering the construction of 50 new seagoing ships from the Capital Guards in Nanjing. * March 20 – As the English Parliament adjourns, King Henry IV gives royal assent to acts that have passed, including the Multipliers Act, which declares "It shall be felony t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
