Uilliam Ó Duinnín facts for kids

Uilliam Ó Duinnín was an Irish scribe who lived and worked in the late 1600s, specifically between 1670 and 1682. A scribe was a very important person long ago because they copied books and documents by hand before printing presses were common.

Uilliam Ó Duinnín: A Scribe's Life

Uilliam was the son of Domhnall Óg Ó Duinnín. He owned a special handwritten book, known as a manuscript, called MS 1336. He might have sold this valuable book to Edward Lhuyd, a famous Welsh expert who studied languages and nature.

One of Uilliam's most important jobs was copying the Old Testament of the Bible into the Irish language. This was originally translated by William Bedell. Uilliam's careful work helped make sure this important text could be read by more people. His copy was later published in 1685.