|
Máel Muire OthainMáel Muire Othain (died 887) was an Irish poet. LifeMáel Muire Othain held the post of Chief Ollam of Ireland. He died in 887 A.D. His nickname ‘Othna’, referred to him being a member of the monastery of Othain at Fahan, County Donegal. He was amongst the early poets and historians who produced various parts of Lebor Gabála Érenn. Edward O'Reilly gives a full account of Máel Muru's works in his Irish Writers, LXXXII sq.; d. anno 884.[1] DeathHis obit is given in the Annals of Ulster as follows:– "U887.5 Mael Muru, chief poet of Ireland, died. 1. The choice earth has not covered, His obit is given in the Chronicon Scotorum as follows:– "Annal CS887 Kalends. Mael Muire, the learned poet of the Irish, rested." His obit is given in the Annals of the Four Masters as follows:– "M884.12 Maelmura, the learned and truly intelligent poet, the erudite historian of the Scotic language, died. It is of him this testimony was given: References
External linksInformation related to Máel Muire Othain |
