Marcas Ó Callanáin Explained

Marcas Ó Callanáin (1789–1846) was an Irish poet. He was born at Carheendiveane, Craughwell, County Galway, Ireland and was the elder brother of Peatsaí, also a poet. Educated at the local school, he could speak Irish and English. His most well-known work is the love poem, Máire Brún.

In 1967, Seán Ó Ceallaigh - principal of Craughwell National School - produced an edition of their poems.

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