Giolla Críost Brúilingeach

Giolla Críost Brúilingeach

Giolla Críost Brúilingeach (fl. 1440 Thomson (1994). p116 "Giolla Críost Brúilingeach" Entry written by Derick S. Thomson] ) was a noted Scottish harper and poets. He was mentioned in the "Book of the Dean of Lismore", which possibly identifies him with Leim of GighaThomson (1994). p117 "Harpers" Entry written by Derick S. Thomson and Colm O Baoill] , and with the MacBhreatnaigh (Galbraiths) of that island .

His poetry includes Scottish and Irish subjects, including one to MacDermot of Moylurg (1458), a chief in Connacht, requesting a new harp as a fee.

References

* McLeod, Wilson - "Divided Gaels"
* Thomson, Derick (ed.) "The Companion to Gaelic Scotland" Gairm publications (Glasgow) 1994 ISBN 1-871901-31-6
* Watson, Roderick (1995) "The Poetry of Scotland: Gaelic, Scots and English, 1380-1980"


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