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Thread #59900 Message #956878
Posted By: MMario
21-May-03 - 09:30 AM
Thread Name: Lord Inchiquin info pls
Subject: RE: Lord Inchiquin info pls
The first Earl (rather then 'Lord') died 1674 - O'Carolan was born in 1670 - so doubt if it was him.
The second Earl (William O'Brien )was on King William's side at the battle of the Boyne in 1690. He was also governor of Jamaica. Died 1691
The third Earl (another William O'Brien) didn't die until 1719
The 4rth Earl of Inchiquin succeeded to the title on December 24, 1919 and died in 1777. Carolan visited Rev. Charles Massey at Doonass which is close to the family seat at Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare. It is likely the tune was composed at that time.