Feardorcha Ó Mealláin
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Feardorcha Ó Mealláin was an Irish poet the reputed author of An Díbirt go Connachta
. He is said to have been a Franciscan
, possibly from County Down
, but both of these claims are in doubt. It is suggested that his name may be a 'pet-name' for two of his kinsmen, Henry Ó Mealláin
or Tarlach Ó Mealláin
, who may also be its author.
An Díbirt go Connachta
An Díbirt go Connachta is a lament attributed to Feardorcha Ó Mealláin who is claimed as staraí Éirí amach 1641/the historian of the 1641 Rising, Tarlach Ó Mealláin....
. He is said to have been a Franciscan
Franciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
, possibly from County Down
County Down
-Cities:*Belfast *Newry -Large towns:*Dundonald*Newtownards*Bangor-Medium towns:...
, but both of these claims are in doubt. It is suggested that his name may be a 'pet-name' for two of his kinsmen, Henry Ó Mealláin
Henry Ó Mealláin
Henry Ó Mealláin, O.F.M. was an Irish Franciscan friar, and sometime Guardian of the Franciscan Friars of Armagh....
or Tarlach Ó Mealláin
Tarlach Ó Mealláin
Tarlach Ó Mealláin was an Irish Franciscan, author of Cín Lae Uí Mhealláin.-Origins and background:Ó Mealláin was of a Tír Eoghain ecclesiastical family who were the hereditary keepers of the Bell of Saint Patrick . They ruled an area known as An Mheallánacht, located between Slieve Gallon and...
, who may also be its author.