List of Irish historians

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A list of Irish historians is presented in this article, from the earliest times up to the present day, by historical periods and in alphabetically order for easier reference.

Strictly speaking, this article should be titled "Irish Men and Women of Learning" because a number of those listed below were scholars in different fields: literature, mathematics, theology, biography, narratives, hagiography, grammar.

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[edit] Legendary and Pre-Historic Era

[edit] Early Medieval Era: 5th-12th centuries

[edit] Late Medieval Era: 12th-16th centuries

  • Adhamh O Cianain, died 1373
  • Amhlaoibh mac Fir Bhisigh, fl. c. 1200
  • Domhnall na Sgoile Mac Fir Bhisigh, fl.c. 1250
  • Donnell O'Coinleisg, killed 1342
  • Dubhthach O Duibhgeannain, died 1511
  • Gilla Isa Mor mac Donnchadh MacFhirbhisigh, fl. 1390-1418
  • Giolla Iosa mac Giolla Iosa Mor MacFhirbhisigh, died 1301
  • Giolla na Naomh Mac Aodhagain, fl. c. 1400
  • Lawrence Walsh, fl. 1588
  • Maghnus O Duibhgeannain, fl. c. 1390
  • Matha Glas O Duibhgeannain, died 1517
  • Muireadach Albanach O Dalaigh, fl. c. 1220
  • Murchadh Riabhach O Cuinnlis, fl. 1397-1411
  • Naoise O Duibhgeannanin, died 1561
  • Oillan O Maoil Chonaire, fl. c. 1570
  • Seaan Mor O Dubhagain, died 1372
  • Seamus mac Diarmaid Caoch MacFhirbhisigh, fl. 1560-1590
  • Sean mac Muiris O Maoil Chonaire, fl. 1480
  • Tomas Cam MacFhirbhisigh, died 1432
  • Torna mac Torna O Maoil Chonaire, fl. c. 1500

[edit] Early Modern Era: 17th-19th centuries

[edit] Modern historians