Fercert Ó hUiginn
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Fercert Ó hUiginn, Irish
poet
, died 1419.
Fercert was a member of the Ó hUiginn
brehon
family of Connacht
. His obit, sub anno 1419 in the Annals of the Four Masters
, identifies him as the head of Ó hUiginn line descended from the poet Gilla na Neamh Ó h-Uiginn
, who died in 1349:
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, died 1419.
Fercert was a member of the Ó hUiginn
Ó hUiginn
Ó hUiginn is the surname of a Gaelic-Irish family of poets, scribes and historians located in Connacht.Originally part of the southern Uí Néill based in the Irish midlands, they moved west into Connacht...
brehon
Brehon
Brehon is the term in Gaelic-Irish culture for a judge. The Brehons were part of the system of "Brehon Law". The Brehons wore yellow robes when delivering verdicts. Several dozen families were recognised as hereditary brehon clans.-See also:* Mac an Bhaird...
family of Connacht
Connacht
Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for...
. His obit, sub anno 1419 in the Annals of the Four Masters
Annals of the Four Masters
The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland or the Annals of the Four Masters are a chronicle of medieval Irish history...
, identifies him as the head of Ó hUiginn line descended from the poet Gilla na Neamh Ó h-Uiginn
Gilla na Neamh Ó h-Uiginn
Gilla na Neamh Ó h-Uiginn, Irish poet, died 1349.Gilla na Neamh was member of the Ó hUiginn family of poets and historians, based in Connacht....
, who died in 1349:
- Ferceart, the son of Higgin, son of Gilla-na-naev O'Higgin, the Kennfinè of the race of Gilla-na-naev O'Higgin, died.
External links
- http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100005D/