Muireadhach Ua Cárthaigh

Muireadhach Ua Cárthaigh (died 1067) was Chief Poet of Connacht.

Overview

Muireadhach Ua Cárthaigh, was in 1067 "drowned in Loch Calgaich." He was described as "the chief poet and chief ollamh of Connaught." No surviving poems are known.

The Uí Cárthaigh (anglacised Carthy) family were located in Ui Maine, though apparently not members of the dynasty.

See also

• Ó Cárthaigh

Preceded by Ceallach ua Maílcorgus

Chief Poet of Connacht ?–1067

Succeeded by In Druí Ua Cárthaigh

References

• http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100005B/
• http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/surname/index.cfm?fuseaction=Go.&UserID=

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Name	Ua Carthaigh, Muireadhach
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Date of death	1067
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