DALY. "This family claim descent from ISTiall of the Nine Hostages, one of the most illustrious of the Irish kings. The sept extended itself at a very remote period over Munster and Connaught, as well as in the barony of Clonlonan, co. Westmeath ; and through the long lapse of years they liave been eminently distinguished as poets and annalists." In the XIV. century one of the O'Dalys of Munster " had a grant of Moynter-barry, on a customary tenure of being Rythmour or chronicler of the chief lord, and of his achievements." D'Alton.

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