Mac Beathaidh mac Ainmire

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Mac Beathaidh mac Ainmire (died 1041) was an Irish poet and Chief Ollam of Ireland.

Little is known of his life, other than his obituary description in various historical documents:

  • In the Annals of the Four Masters: "M1041.4 Mac Beathaidh, son of Ainmire, chief poet of Ard-Macha, and of Ireland in general, died."
  • In the Annals of Ulster: "U1041.2 Bethad son of Ainmire, chief ollav of Ard Macha and Ireland as well, died."
  • In the Annals of Loch Cé: "LC1041.2 Mac Bethaidh, son of Bethadh, son of Ainmire, chief poet of Ard-Macha, and likewise of Erinn, died."
  • In the Annals of Tigernach:"T1041.6 Mac Ainmere aird-bretheam Aird Macha & tuile eolais Erenn obít. [ Mac Ainmbre, chief judge of Armagh and a flood of Ireland's lore, died ]."
Preceded by Chief Ollam of Ireland
1030–1041
Succeeded by
Ceaunfaeladh ua Cuill

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