Irish Genealogical Books
Genealogy has been a fundamental part of Irish culture since prehistory. Of the many surviving manuscripts, a large number are devoted to genealogy, either for a single family, or many. It was practised in both Gaelic and Anglo-Norman Ireland. A number of the more notable books include:
- Leabhar na nGenealach (The Great Book of Irish Genealogies)
- The Ó Cléirigh Book of Genealogies
- The Book of the Burkes
- Leabhar Adhamh Ó Cianáin
- An Leabhar Muimhneach
- Leabhar Donn
Families who were professional historians included Clan Ó Duibhgeannáin, Ó Cléirigh, Clan MacFhirbhisigh, Ó Maolconaire.
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