1. Add MS 40766
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 40766
- Title:
- POEMS, eulogistic and erotic. Irish. Written probably in the barony of Magherastephana, co. Fermanagh, at the end of the 17th century, apparently by a dependant of Màire Ni Raghallaigh (Mary O'Reilly), wife of Rudhraighe óg Mag Uidhir (Rory óg Maguire), called 5th Lord Enniskillen. Many poems relating to the O'Reillys and the Maguires are included. With later additions by Philip and Proinnsias O Caiside of co. Cavan, 1784-1785. For a fuller description see Cat. of Irish MSS. in the British M...
- Scope & Content:
- Irish MSS: Collection of historical and love poems: late 17th cent. Rudhraighe óg Mag Uidhir, called 5th baron of Enniskillen: Poembook probably written for his wife Máire Ní Raghallaigh: late 17th cent.: Irish. Bindings ENGLISH: Brown leather, with pigskin back (Irish ?): late 17th cent. Poe...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Irish
- Date Range:
- 17th century
- Extent:
- 1 item