Antoine Ó Raifteiri
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Antoine Ó Raifteirí (also Antoine Ó Reachtabhra, or Anthony Raftery; 30 March 1779 – 25 December 1835)[1] was an Irish language poet who is often called the last of the wandering bards.
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Antoine Ó Raifteiri | |
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Born | 30 March 1779 Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland |
Died | 25 December 1835 (1835-12-26) (aged 56) Craughwell, County Galway, Ireland |
Resting place | Killeeneen Cemetery, Craughwell |
Language | Irish |
Nationality | Irish |
Genre | poetry |
Notable works | Eanach Dhuin, Cill Aodain |
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