Ó Dálaigh
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The Ó Dálaigh (Irish pronunciation: [oː ˈd̪ˠaːlˠiː]) were a learned Irish bardic family who first came to prominence early in the 12th century, when Cú Connacht Ó Dálaigh was described as "The first Ollamh of poetry in all Ireland" (ollamh is the title given to university professors in Modern Irish).
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Ó Dálaigh | |
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Current region | Throughout Ireland and the Irish diaspora |
Etymology | Descendant of Dálach |
Place of origin | Westmeath, Ireland |
Connected families | Clann MacMhuirich |
Distinctions | Many Chief Ollamhs (Chief Poets) of Ireland and also Scotland |
Traditions | The most prominent Irish bardic family |
Estate(s) | Corca Adaimh, Corca Raidhe, Mhuintir Bháire, Finnavara, Dunsandle and others (historical). |
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The modern Irish surnames O'Daly, Daly, Daley, Dayley, Dalley, Daily, Dailey and Dawley are derived from Ó Dálaigh.