Ulick Bourke

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Cannon Ulick Bourke, (also known by his name in Irish, Uileog de Búrca), (December 29, 1829 – November 22, 1887) was an Irish scholar and writer who founded the Gaelic Union, which later developed into the Gaelic League (or Conradh na Gaeilge).[1]

Among his works were The College Irish Grammar and Pre-Christian Ireland.[2] Bourke was educated at Errew Monastery; St. Jarlath's College; and Maynooth.

A plaque in honour of Uileog de Búrca was erected by Conradh na Gaeilge at the place of his birth on Linnenhall Street in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. A Gaelscoil, Gaelscoil Uileog de Búrca in Claremorris was also named in his honour in 1981.[3] The late scholar's name is also given to the Claremorris branch of Conradh na Gaeilge.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Ulick Joseph Bourke - Catholic Encyclopedia article; and Princess Grace Irish Library (Monaco) - Website
  2. ^ Irish Orientalism: A Literary and Intellectual History by Joseph Lennon
  3. ^ Gaelscoil Uileog de Búrca

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