William Connellan

Who is William Connellan?

William Connellan, born in Cloonamahon, County Sligo, fl. mid-17th century.

Connellan was a harper, who may or may not have composed the tune Caoineach Luimnigh. He was well known in Scotland, where he travelled extensively. There his version of Luimnigh became Lochabar No More. He is also credited with Love's A Tormenting Pain, and probably Killiecrankie. His brother was the composer Thomas Connellan.

Arthur O'Neill refers to William in his memoirs:

I heard much of his brother William Connellan, who was a famous harper and a fine composer. He died in the county of Waterford.