Seán Mac Giollarnáth
Seán Mac Giollarnáth (1880-29 January 1970) was an Irish folklorist.
Seán Mac Giollarnáth | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1880 |
| Died | 29 January 1970 (aged 89–90) |
| Language | Irish |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Genre | Folklore |
A native of Coill an Bhogaigh, Gurteen, Ballinasloe, Mac Giollarnáth lived for a time in London before moving to Dublin where he taught at St. Enda's, Rathfarnham. From 1909 to 1916 he was editor of An Claidheamh Soluis. He acted as a courier for the Old I.R.A. during the Irish War of Independence. In 1923 he was appointed District Justice, which he held till he retired in 1950.
He held a lifelong interest in wildlife and folklore, which formed the basis for much of his published work. He was awarded an LL.D by the National University of Ireland in the 1960s.
Select bibliography
- Fi-Fa-Fum. In bhfuil Seanann agus an giosadan ponaire [and other tales], Baile Atha Cliath, 1931
- Loinnir Mac Leabhair agus scealta gaisgidh eile, Oifig an tSolathair, Baile Atha Cliath, 1936
- Feilre na n-ean, Oifig an tSolathair, 1940
- Cudar agus scealta eile, Baile Atha Claith, 1949
References
- Galway Authors, Helen Mahar, 1976
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