''An Leabhar Muimhneach'', also known as ''The Book of

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, 1716-1717. Based on works compiled by Domhnall Ó Duinnín and Tadhg mac Dáire Mheic Bhruaideadha, in the early 17th century. A translation was made by Eugene O'Keeffe in 1703, and a complete scholarly edition by Tadhg Ó Donnchadha in 1940. This work is not to be confused with the ''Red Book of Munster'' () by

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Sources

* ''The Celebrated Antiquary'', p. 156, Nollaig Ó Muraíle,

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References

External links

* Ó Donnchadha, Tadhg (ed.)
''An Leabhar Muimhneach maraon le suim aguisíní''
(''The Book of Munster with a sum of appendices''). Dublin: Foillseacháin Rialtais (Government Publications) / Irish Manuscripts Commission. 1940. * O'Keeffe, Eugene (tr.),
Eoghanacht Genealogies from the Book of Munster
'. (''Book of Munster'' abridged but with additions from other manuscripts). Cork. 1703. Irish-language manuscripts Irish genealogy 18th-century books Irish-language literature {{manuscript-stub