Gilla na Naem Ó Conmaigh explained

Gilla na Naem Ó Conmaigh
Origin:Ireland
Death Date:1360
Occupation:Musician

Gilla na Naem Ó Conmaigh, Irish musician, died 1360.

The Annals of the Four Masters, sub anno 1360, record the death of Gilla-na-naev O'Conmhaigh, Chief Professor of Music in Thomond.

This indicates that Ó Conmaigh was considered the pre-eminent musician and/or musical tutor in Thomond at the time of his death.

The surname is now generally rendered as Conway.

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