An Leabhar Muimhneach
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An Leabhar Muimhneach, also known as The Book of Munster
Munster
Munster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the south of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial purposes...

, is an Irish genealogical manuscript.

An Leabhar Muimhneach is preserved in a number of 18th century manuscripts, the best been the work of the scribe
Scribe
A scribe is a person who writes books or documents by hand as a profession and helps the city keep track of its records. The profession, previously found in all literate cultures in some form, lost most of its importance and status with the advent of printing...

 Richard Tipper of Dublin, 1716-1717. Based on works compiled by Domhnall Ó Duinnín and Tadhg mac Dáire Mheic Bhruaideadha, in the early 17th century.

External links

  • http://www.clanmacrae.org/documents/munster.htm
  • http://www.iol.ie/~kevnilse/eoghantx.html
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