Cecile O'Rahilly | |
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Sisile Ní Rathaille | |
Born | Listowel, County Kerry | 17 December 1894
Died | 2 February 1980 | (aged 85)
Nationality | Irish |
Known for | Work in Early Irish literature, Celtic studies |
Academic background | |
Education | University College Dublin |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Celtic studies |
Cecile O'Rahilly (Irish: Sisile Ní Rathaille; 17 December 1894 in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland – 2 May 1980 in Dublin, Ireland) was a scholar of the Celtic languages. She is best known for her editions/translations of the various recensions of the Ulster Cycle epic saga Táin Bó Cúailnge.