William Buidhe Ó Cellaigh
Irish king
About William Buidhe Ó Cellaigh
William Ua Cellaig (modern ), also known as William Boy O'Kelly or William Buí Ó Ceallaigh, was Taoiseach of Uí Maine and Chief of the Name. He died c.1381.
On Christmas Day, 1351, Ó Ceallaigh invited poets, artists, and writers from across Ireland to a feast in his home at Galey Castle near Knockcroghery, County Roscommon. The feast became famous for the hospitality Ó Ceallaigh showed to his guests, and "" (literally: We got the O'Kelly welcome) remains a description for hospitable hosts in contemporary Irish.
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Who was William Buidhe Ó Cellaigh?
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William Buidhe Ó Cellaigh died in 1381.
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