- Turlough OCarolan - Wikipedia
Turlough O'Carolan[a] (Irish: Toirdhealbhach Ó Cearbhalláin [ˈt̪ˠɾˠeːl̪ˠəx oː ˈcaɾˠwəl̪ˠaːnʲ, - ˈcaɾˠuːl̪ˠaːnʲ]; 1670 – 25 March 1738) was a blind Celtic harper, composer and singer in Ireland whose great fame is due to his gift for melodic composition
- Carolan History, Family Crest Coats of Arms - HouseofNames
What does the name Carolan mean? The Irish name Carolan claims descent from the O'Connors in Donegal where "Carlan" (from the Irish "carla" meaning a "wool-comb" and "an" meaning "one who" which roughly translates as "one who combs wool") was in Irish O'Carlain or O'Caireallain
- What Does The Name Carolan Mean? - The Meaning of Names
The name Carolan is primarily of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic surname Ó Cearbhalláin, meaning "descendant of Cearbhallán " The root element "cearbhall" translates to "fierce in battle" or "warrior," making Carolan essentially mean "little fierce one" or "descendant of the warrior "
- Carolan - Name Meaning and Origin
The name Carolan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Cearbhallán," which means "little champion" or "small warrior " It is a diminutive form of the name Cearbhall, which was a popular name among the ancient Irish nobility
- Turlough O’Carolan | Harper, Bard, Blind | Britannica
Turlough O’Carolan (born 1670, near Nobber, County Meath, Ireland—died March 25, 1738, Alderford, County Roscommon) was one of the last Irish harpist-composers and the only one whose songs survive in both words and music in significant number (about 220 are extant)
- Amazon. com: Carolan The Life Times and Music of an Irish Harper . . .
It is an indispensable tool for Irish musicians, who through this remarkable volume of research can go beyond the music itself, and engross themselves in the colorful world of this unique musician travelling in a still largely feudal Ireland of the 17th and 18th centuries
- Biography:Turlough OCarolan - The Traditional Tune Archive
Turlough O'Carolan, the most famous harpist of Ireland, was born in 1670 in County Meath His personal tragedy came at the age of 18, when smallpox took away his sight The timing of these early events of his history is somewhat uncertain, but it was about this time that he began to learn the harp
- The Legacy of Turlough OCarolan - celticmusik. com
O'Carolan's compositions are pivotal in maintaining the tradition of Irish music His work, blending Baroque influences with the melodies of Irish folk, plays a crucial role in the evolution of the country's music
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