Domhnall Ó hUiginn
Domhnall Ó hÚigínn (fl. 1574) was an Irish poet and teacher. Domhnall was a member of the same clan as Tadhg Dall Ó hÚigínn (1550–1591) and the scribe of Leabhar Cloinne Aodha Buidhe (fl.
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Domhnall Ó hUiginn
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Domhnall Ó hÚigínn (fl. 1574) was an Irish poet and teacher. Domhnall was a member of the same clan as Tadhg Dall Ó hÚigínn (1550–1591) and the scribe of Leabhar Cloinne Aodha Buidhe (fl.
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This branch of the Uí hÚigínn ran a school of poetry at Kilclooney, near Milltown, County Galway. They were a branch of the Uí hÚigínn Magheny, County Sligo. They had originally settled there at the request of Brian mac Domhnaill Ó Conchobhair Sligo (ruled 1403–1440). The Book of the Burkes is a surviving manuscript, created by Tadhg Dall Ó hÚigínn, and Domhnall's son, Ruaidhrí Ó hÚigínn. Domhnall himself is listed as in possession of Kilclooney castle in 1575, and there he conducted a well renowned bardic school.. Possibly under the patronage of the local O'Connors.. One bardic poem of Tadhg Dall Ó hÚigínn.. Informs us that Ulster students came to study at Kilclooney. Scottish students were also reputed to have attended there.
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