Turlough O’Carolan

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Turlough O'Carolan ( 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. Although not a composer in the classical sense, Carolan is considered by many to be Ireland's national composer.

Toirdhealbhach Ó Cearbhalláin
1670 (Julian calendar) – 25 March 1738

Celtic harpist
Born in Nobber, County Meath, Ireland
Son of a blacksmith
Blinded by smallpox at age 18

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