Tadhg Olltach Ó an Cháinte facts for kids

Tadhg Olltach Ó an Cháinte was an Irish poet. He was active around the year 1601.

He belonged to the Ó an Cháintighe family, who were known as poets and storytellers. He was also related to another poet, Fear Feasa Ó'n Cháinte.

About Tadhg Olltach

Tadhg Olltach is likely the same person as 'Teige on Canty, of Clansheane'. This name appears in an official document from Elizabeth I's time. The document is dated May 14, 1601. It also mentions his wife, 'Margaret ny Fynan'.

Clansheane was a place in County Cork, Ireland. It was part of the lands owned by the Mac Carrthaigh Riabhach family. This was confirmed in an official investigation in 1636. Clansheane was in the northern part of the Desertserges area.

His Famous Poem

Tadhg is mostly known for one poem. It is called Torchoir ceól Cloinne Cathoil. This poem is a lament. A lament is a poem or song that expresses deep sadness.

This particular lament was written for Conchubhar Mac Conghalaigh. Conchubhar was a harper, which means he played the harp. He worked for Domhnall Ó Donnabháin. Domhnall was a local lord of Clann Chathail from 1584 until he died in 1639.

Interesting Facts

• Tadhg's first name, Tadhg, means 'poet' or 'philosopher' in Irish.
• Olltach is a special nickname or title given to him.

See also

• Torchoir ceól Cloinne Cathoil
• Uaidhe féin do fhás Iosa (attributed)