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Ruaidrí mac Donnchad Ó Dálaigh

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Ruaidri Donnchad


Ruaidrí mac Donnchad Ó Dálaigh, Irish musician, died 1469.

Called the most musical-handed harpist in all Ireland, Ruaidrí was a member of the Ó Dálaigh of professional bards. While most notable members of the family in medieval Ireland were poets, a few such as Cearbhall Óg Ó Dálaigh (fl. c. 1630) were famed musicians.

His father's name was Donnchad. Nothing else appears to be known of him.

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Ruaidrí mac Donnchad Ó Dálaigh Wikipedia