Sean mac Fergail Óicc Ó hÚigínn
The son of Farrell Óg Ó hUigginn, Ó hUiginn held the post of Chief Ollam of Ireland. His sister, Elec Ní hUicinn, was murdered in 1471. He had at least one other sibling, Niall mac Fergal Óge Ó hUicinn (died 1461)
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Sean mac Fergail Óicc Ó hÚigínn
- Name
- Sean mac Fergail Óicc Ó hUiginn
- Died
- 1490
- Occupation
- Poet
- Known for
- Chief Ollam of Ireland
- Languages
- Irish
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The son of Farrell Óg Ó hUigginn, Ó hUiginn held the post of Chief Ollam of Ireland. His sister, Elec Ní hUicinn, was murdered in 1471. He had at least one other sibling, Niall mac Fergal Óge Ó hUicinn (died 1461)
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• Name — Sean mac Fergail Óicc Ó hUiginn • Other Names — John O'Higgin • Died — 1490 • Occupation — Poet • Known for — Chief Ollam of Ireland • Family — Ó hUiginn Sean mac Fergail Óicc Ó hUiginn (Anglicised: John O'Higgin, died 1490) was an Irish poet. The son of Farrell Óg Ó hUigginn, Ó hUiginn held the post of Chief Ollam of Ireland. His sister, Elec Ní hUicinn, was murdered in 1471. He had at least one other sibling, Niall mac Fergal Óge Ó hUicinn (died 1461)
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