School: Tiobraid Árann, Cl. na Trócaire (roll number 9432)
- Location:
- Tipperary, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: An tSr. Síle Ní Ghiollagáin
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“William O'Heffernan was known as Liam Dall O' Heffernan because he was born blind.”
William O'Heffernan was known as Liam Dall O'Heffernan because he was born blind. He was a native of Shronell and one of the leading poets of the 18th century.For the greater part of his life he was a homeless wanderer and he was living on the charity of the people. His compositions are very popular. One of his best poems is Caitlín Ní Uallacháin.