Denis O’Hempsy

Life
1695-1807; b. Craigmore, nr. Garvagh, Co. Derry; blinded by smallpox, taught to play harp by Bridget O’Cahan; played before Prince Charles Edward in Scotland, 1745; given house at Magilligan by Bishop Hervey; attended Belfast Harp Festival, 1792. DUB

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