This day in 1773 – Art Ó Laoghaire, the subject of Eileen O’Leary’s lament ‘Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire’, is shot and murdered by soldiers at Carriganima. Art was closely related to the McCarthy’s of Drishane.
The below documentary has come to light recently and covers the poem and the life of Art O’Laoghaire and Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill (Eileen O’ Connell).
The poem was recorded by a Millstreet lady Nora Ní Shindile (a professional keener). Read our article on her and the poem.
Thank you for this. Eileen was my great great great great aunt.