Mícheál Ó Cléirigh
Mícheál Ó Cléirigh | |
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The 1944–1968 1/2d stamp depicting Ó Cléirigh | |
| Born | c. 1590 Kilbarron, Tyrconnell, Ireland |
| Died | c. 1643 Leuven, Spanish Netherlands |
| Occupation | Chronicler |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Subject | Irish history, Genealogy |
| Notable works | Annals of the Four Masters |
Mícheál Ó Cléirigh (c. 1590 – c. 1643), sometimes known as Michael O'Clery, was an Irish chronicler, scribe and antiquary and chief author of the Annals of the Four Masters, assisted by Cú Choigcríche Ó Cléirigh, Fearfeasa Ó Maol Chonaire, and Peregrinus Ó Duibhgeannain. He was a member of the Ó Cléirigh bardic family, and compiled with others the Annála Ríoghachta Éireann (Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland) at Bundrowse in County Leitrim on 10 August 1636. He also wrote the Martyrology of Donegal in the 17th century.