Gofraidh Fionn Ó Dálaigh (died 1387), of Duhallow, County Cork, was an Irish
poet and
Chief Ollamh of Ireland.
He is known to be one of the most important professional poets of fourteen-century Ireland.[1]
Biography
Gofraidh Fionn (Geoffrey the Fair) was a member of the
Ó Dálaigh family of poets. He is known for his poem, Filidh Éireann go haointeach, which commemorates An Nollaig na Garma. This convention of poets and men of learning was held by Uilliam Buidhe Ó Ceallaigh of
Uí Maine at his
castle in
County Roscommon during Christmas of 1351.