James Hardiman
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James Hardiman also known as Séamus Ó hArgadáin, was a librarian at Queen's College, Galway
. The university library now bears his name. Hardiman is best remembered for his History of the Town and County of Galway
(1820) and Irish Minstrelsy (1831), one of the first published collections of Irish poetry and songs.
Hardiman was born in Westport, County Mayo
Mayo
, in the west of Ireland
around 1782. His father owned a small estate in County Mayo. He was trained as a lawyer and became sub-commissioner of public records in Dublin Castle
. He was an active member of the Royal Irish Academy
and collected and rescued many examples of Irish traditional music.
In 1855, shortly after its foundation, Hardiman became librarian of Queen's College, Galway. The university library was later named in his honour.
National University of Ireland, Galway
The National University of Ireland, Galway is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland...
. The university library now bears his name. Hardiman is best remembered for his History of the Town and County of Galway
Hardiman's History of Galway
James Hardiman's History of Galway is considered to be the definitive history of Galway city and county from the earliest of times until the early 19th century.The book is now out of copyright and is ....
(1820) and Irish Minstrelsy (1831), one of the first published collections of Irish poetry and songs.
Hardiman was born in Westport, County Mayo
Westport, County Mayo
Westport is a town in County Mayo, Ireland. It is situated on the west coast at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean....
Mayo
Mayo
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, in the west of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
around 1782. His father owned a small estate in County Mayo. He was trained as a lawyer and became sub-commissioner of public records in Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle off Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland, was until 1922 the fortified seat of British rule in Ireland, and is now a major Irish government complex. Most of it dates from the 18th century, though a castle has stood on the site since the days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland...
. He was an active member of the Royal Irish Academy
Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy , based in Dublin, is an all-Ireland, independent, academic body that promotes study and excellence in the sciences, humanities and social sciences. It is one of Ireland's premier learned societies and cultural institutions and currently has around 420 Members, elected in...
and collected and rescued many examples of Irish traditional music.
In 1855, shortly after its foundation, Hardiman became librarian of Queen's College, Galway. The university library was later named in his honour.
Works
- James Hardiman, The history of the town and county of the town of Galway. From the earliest period to the present time. Dublin, 1820. Online in English
- James Hardiman, Irish Minstrelsy or Bardic remains of Ireland with English poetical translations. Shannon 1971 (1831). ISBN 0-7165-0333-6
- James Hardiman, Ancient Irish Deeds and Writing, chiefly relating to Landed Property, from the twelfth to the seventeenth century. Dublin, 1828.