Pádraig Mac a Liondáin

Mac a Liondáin, Pádraig (or Pádraig Mac Giólla Fhiondáin) (c. 1665-1773), poet. He was born in Creggan in south Armagh and, like Art Mac Cumhaigh, he is buried in Creggan graveyard. He was acquainted with Séamus Dall Mac Cuarta and Toirdhealbhach Ó Cearbhalláin [Carolan]. He wrote poetry that is elegant and formal, reflecting the repertoire of a traditional bardic poet. He was also known as a harper.