Thomas Francis O'Rahilly | |
|---|---|
Tomás Ó Rathile | |
| Born | 11 November 1882 Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Died | 16 November 1953 (aged 71) |
| Known for | Work in Goidelic phonology, historical linguistics |
| Spouse | Mary Buckley |
| Academic background | |
| Education | University College Dublin |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Linguistics, Celtic studies |
| Notable works | Irish Dialects Past and Present: With Chapters on Scottish and Manx |
Thomas Francis O'Rahilly (Irish: Tomás Ó Rathile; 11 November 1882 – 16 November 1953)[1] was an influential Irish scholar of the Celtic languages, particularly in the fields of historical linguistics and Irish dialects. He was a member of the Royal Irish Academy and died in Dublin in 1953. He is the creator of O'Rahilly's historical model, which has since been discredited.