Standish Hayes O'Grady

Standish Hayes O'Grady

Standish Hayes O'Grady (1832-1915) was an Irish antiquarian. He was born in County Limerick, the son of Admiral Hayes O'Grady and cousin of the writer Standish James O'Grady. Although qualified as a civil engineer, he is best remembered for "Silva Gadelica" (2 vols, 1892), tales from the ancient Irish manuscripts.


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