William English (Q387471)
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* 1715, + 1778, Irish poet
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | William English |
* 1715, + 1778, Irish poet |
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Coteries: Munster literary circle: poets Liam Rua Mac Coitir, Éadbhard de Nógla, Seán na Ráithíneach Ó Murchadha, and priest-poets Seán Lluyd, Seán Ó Briain, and Domhnall Ó Briain
Overall: English was a Roman Catholic priest and prominent Gaelic poet; he was actively involved in the Gaelic literary culture along with his fellow poets. About 30 poems survive in MS form, many of which are politically-charged and express strong Jacobite sentiments, most notably ‘Cré agus cill go bhfaghaidh gach bráthair’ (popularly known as ‘The Friar's Firkin’). Most of these were written during the late 1750s, though he wrote poetry throughout his life.
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