Thursday, May 19, 2011

Protector of professors

1419 AD Murchad son of Brian O Flaithbertaig, king of West Connacht, died this year. (Annals of Connaught)

Muircertach, son of Brian Ua Flaithbertaigh died this year: to wit, a general protector to the learned retinues and companies of Ireland, namely, king of West Connacht, and he died with victory from the world.  Annals of Ulster 

Muirchertach, son of Brian O'Flaithbhertaigh, king of the West of Connacht, died this year; i.e. the general protector of the professors and learned of Erinn.  Annals of Loch Ce.

Murrough, the son of Brian O'Flaherty, Lord of West Connaught, died. Annals of the Four Masters

These quotes can be found through the CELT.
My apologies to any copyright holders.

This post is dedicated to Julia Fullam O'Flaherty.

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