Joseph Campbell (poet)
Joseph Campbell or Seosamh Mac Cathmhaoil | |
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| Born | 15 July 1879 |
| Died | 6 June 1944 (aged 64) Lacken Daragh, Enniskerry |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Scholar and poet |
| Notable work | My Lagan Love |
| Spouse | Nancy Maude |
Joseph Campbell (15 July 1879 – 6 June 1944) was an Irish poet and lyricist. He wrote under the Irish form of his name Seosamh Mac Cathmhaoil (also Seosamh MacCathmhaoil) Campbell being a common anglicization of the old Irish name MacCathmhaoil. He is now remembered best for words he supplied to traditional airs, such as My Lagan Love and Gartan Mother's Lullaby; his verse was also set to music by Arnold Bax and Ivor Gurney.