Leabhar Breac

Leabhar Breac (Speckled Book), a manuscript compiled by Murchadh Ó Cuindlis, one of the scribes of the Book of Lecan, in 1408-11. Also known as Leabur Mór Dúna Daidhri (Great Book of Duniry), the manuscript was consulted by Míchéal Ó Cléirigh in 1629. Mainly consisting of religious matter, the body of the manuscript was bought by the RIA in 1789.