Annla Gearra as Proibhinse Ard Macha
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Annla Gearra as Proibhinse Ard Macha, aka The Short Annals of Armagh
, aka British Library, Additional MS 30512, compiled c. 1460-75.
The Annala Gearra Ard Macha covers events in Irish history from the lifetime of Lóegaire mac Néill
(died c. 462) to 1134 ("In bliadhain post ec Muircertaig comarba Patraic {folio 40vb} & abdaine do gabail do Niall & ordned Mailmedoc hUi Morgair & rl—."). The manuscript was penned by Iollan Mac an Leagha
, a professional scribe.
Armagh
Armagh is a large settlement in Northern Ireland, and the county town of County Armagh. It is a site of historical importance for both Celtic paganism and Christianity and is the seat, for both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland, of the Archbishop of Armagh...
, aka British Library, Additional MS 30512, compiled c. 1460-75.
The Annala Gearra Ard Macha covers events in Irish history from the lifetime of Lóegaire mac Néill
Lóegaire mac Néill
Lóegaire , also Lóeguire, is said to have been a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. The Irish annals and king lists include him as a King of Tara or High King of Ireland. He appears as an adversary of Saint Patrick in several hagiographies...
(died c. 462) to 1134 ("In bliadhain post ec Muircertaig comarba Patraic {folio 40vb} & abdaine do gabail do Niall & ordned Mailmedoc hUi Morgair & rl—."). The manuscript was penned by Iollan Mac an Leagha
Iollan Mac an Leagha
Iollan Mac an Leagha was an Gaelic author and scribe.Iollan, or Uilliam, Mac an Leagha was a member of 15th century Irish scribal family. Among his children were Connla, Eóghan, and Maoleachloinn , all of whom worked as scribes throughout Ireland in the late 15th century...
, a professional scribe.