About Eochaid ua Flannacáin
Lived 935 – 1004 (aged 68–69). Eochaid ua Flannacáin was a poet.
Eochaid ua Flannacáin (935–1004) was an Irish cleric and poet.
Life
Eochaid was the author of more than twenty surviving quasi-historical, genealogical and topographical poems, many of which were incorporated into Lebor Gabala Erenn. He was a member of Clann Sinaich, an ecclesiastical family of Armagh. At the time of his death he was superior (abbot or prior) of Clonfeacle and Lios Aoigheadh (unidentified). One of his sons, and several of his descendants, were abbots of Armagh.
Obit
The Annals of Ulster contain Eochaid's obit sub anno 1004, stating:
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eochaid ua Flannacáin?
Irish cleric and poet
When was Eochaid ua Flannacáin born?
Eochaid ua Flannacáin was born in 935.
When did Eochaid ua Flannacáin die?
Eochaid ua Flannacáin died in 1004.
What was Eochaid ua Flannacáin's occupation?
Eochaid ua Flannacáin was a poet.
Sources & further reading
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