William Connellan

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William Connellan, born in Cloonmahon, County Sligo. fl. mid-1600s.

Connellan was a harper, who may or may not have composed the tune Caoineach Luimnigh (the lament for Limerick). He was well-known in Scotland, where he travelled extensively. There his version of Luimnigh became Lochabar No More. He is also credited with Love's A Tormenting Pain, and probably Killiecrankie. His brother was the composer Thomas Connellan.