Eochaidh Ó hÉoghusa facts for kids
Eochaidh Ó hÉoghusa (born around 1567, died 1617) was a very important bardic poet from Ireland. Bardic poets were special writers and performers in ancient Ireland. They wrote poems about important families and events.
Who Was Eochaidh Ó hÉoghusa?
Eochaidh Ó hÉoghusa was born in Ulster, a northern part of Ireland. He probably came from a place called Ballyhoo, which is now in County Fermanagh. For most of his life, he worked for the Mág Uidhir (Maguire) chiefs. These chiefs were powerful leaders in Fermanagh. Poets like Eochaidh were very respected. They helped to record history and praise their patrons through their poems.
Famous Poems and Patrons
Some of Eochaidh Ó hÉoghusa's most famous poems are found in a collection called the Leabhar Branach. This book is a collection of poems, mostly by Gaelic poets from Leinster. The Leabhar Branach was dedicated to the O'Byrne chiefs. They were powerful leaders in County Wicklow. The O'Byrnes were known for protecting their land against many challenges. Because they were so successful, they attracted famous poets from all over Ireland, including Eochaidh.
What Poems Did He Write?
Here are some of the poems Eochaidh Ó hÉoghusa wrote:
- An tú ar gcéadaithne, a charrag?
- A-tám i gcás eidir dhá chomhairle
- Bíodh aire ag Ultaibh ar Aodh
- Dealg athálaidh othras Taidhg
- Fód codarsna críoch Bhanbha
- Fúar liom an adhaighsi dh'Aodh
- Ionmholta malairt bhisigh
See Also
- Filí, the special class of bardic poets in old Ireland
- Aodh Mág Uidhir, a powerful chief who supported Eochaidh Ó hÉoghusa
