Legendary Tales, in Irish:
- Fol. 40 ?. Inneirghe mic na Míochómhairle (the proceedings of the son of evil counsel).
- Fol. 80. Ceasacht inghine Ghuile (the complaint of the daughter of Guil).
- Fol. 189. Bas Chloinne Uisneach.
- Fol. 203v. Toiruigeacht Sadhbh .i. Eoghuin Oig mic Eoghuin Mhoir.
- Fol. 269. Bas an Macaomh mhor mac Riogh na H-Easbain.
- The following are also stated to be, among others, in the volume:-- Oidheadh Chlainne Uisneach (the fate of the children of Uisneach): Tóirnigheacht Dhiarmuda agus Ghráinne (the pursuit of Diarmuid and Grainne): Sayings of Fionn MacChumhail: Man's Final end.
The above account is compiled as in MS. Ir. e. 3.
Dates
- Creation: Written in several hands in the first half of the 18th century
Extent
303 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Irish
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Irish f. 1, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Irish f. 1
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19146
Abstract
Legendary Tales, in Irish
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. VI, no. 31533
Custodial History
Owned by John Callaghan: in the Reeves sale, 1892, lot 861.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought by the Bodleian from Quaritch (Rough List 132, no. 375) in March 1893.
Physical Facet
On paper, in parts rubbed and injured
Dimensions
6 × 4 1/4 in.
- Title
- Legendary Tales, in Irish
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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