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R. I. (Richard Irvine)
Best

b. 1872–d. 1959

61 publications between 1903 and 1983 indexed

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1983

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The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, Osborn Bergin, M. A. OʼBrien, and Anne OʼSullivan [eds.], The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, 6 vols, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1954–1983.

CELT – 1-260: <link> CELT – 400-470 (excl. Táin bó Cúailnge): <link> CELT – 471-638 and 663 (excl. Dinnshenchas Érenn): <link> CELT – 761-781 and 785-841 (excl. Dinnshenchas Érenn and Togail Troí): <link> CELT – 1119-1192 and 1202-1325 (excl. Esnada tige Buchet and Fingal Rónáin ): <link>

includes: Osborn Bergin • R. I. Best • M. A. O'Brien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 1 • R. I. Best • M. A. O'Brien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 2 • R. I. Best • M. A. O'Brien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 3 • R. I. Best • M. A. O'Brien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 4 • R. I. Best • M. A. O'Brien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 5 • Anne O'Sullivan, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 6

A chloch thall for elaid úairA gillu gairm n-ilgradaAndsu immarbáig ri LagnibAthirne and AmairgenAthirne ÁilgessachBóromaCan a mbunadus na nGáedelCath AichliCethrar macclérechCethri srotha déc éicsiCrimthan clothrí cóicid hErendDe dúilib feda na forfidDindgnai TemrachDías macclérechEchta Lagen for Leth CuindFothairt for clannaib ConcorbLecht Cormaic meic CulennáinMo chara-sa CnámíneMolaise of Leighlin and his sisterRi irissech ro boí do GrecaibRochúala la nech légas libruSuidiugad Tige MidchúartaTrí Dé Donand

1967

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The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, and M. A. OʼBrien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 5, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1967. xv + pp. 1119-1325.

CELT – pp. 1119-1192 and 1202-1325: <link>

A Brigit bennach ar sétBetha Cuimín FotaCogad Gáedel re GallaibDe maccaib ConaireDo faillsigud Tána bó CúailngeEchtra AmbacucEchtra Láegaire meic CrimthainnEpscop do Gáedelaib dochoid do RóimIngen ríg GhréicIs ór glan is nem im gréinMo Ling and FindatMo Ling and GrácMo Ling and Máel DoborchonMo Ling and the DevilMo Ling and the brigandsMo Ling and the trenching of his millstreamScéla Néill FhrossaigTochmarc FerbeTríar macclérech

1966

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Togail Troí, from the Book of Leinster, vol. IV

Best, Richard Irvine, and M. A. OʼBrien [eds.], Togail Troí, from the Book of Leinster, vol. IV, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1966.

1965

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The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, and M. A. OʼBrien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 4, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1965. xxvii + pp. 761-1117.

CELT – pp. 761-781 and 785-841: <link>

Cath Ruis na RígCind cethri ndíni iar FrigrindDinnshenchas of Cnocc RafannInis Dornglais ro gab CrimthannMedieval Irish tale listsMugdorn ingen Moga DuibThe Milesian invasion of IrelandTuilsitir mo derca súain

1958

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Palaeographical notes III

Best, R. I., “Palaeographical notes III”, Ériu 18 (1958): 102–107.

1957

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The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, and M. A. OʼBrien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 3, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1957. xxi + pp. 471-760.

CELT – pp. 471-638 and 663: <link>

A Rí richid, réidig damApair ri síl nEógain MóirClann Ailella Oluim uillDinnshenchas of OdrasMaiccni Echach ard a ngléMairg thochrus fri cléirchib cellRofessa i curp domuin dúirÚar in lathe do Lum Laine

1956

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The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, and M. A. OʼBrien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 2, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1956. xi + pp. 261-470 + 2 pl.

CELT – pp. 400-470: <link>

Agallamh LeborchaimAided Cheltchair maic UthechairAided DerbforgaillScéla Conchobuir meic NessaTréide cétna labratar iarna genemain

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Bodleian MS Laud 610

Best, R. I., “Bodleian MS Laud 610”, Celtica 3 (1956): 338–339.

1954

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MS. 23 N 10 (formerly Betham 145) in the library of the Royal Irish Academy

Best, R. I. [introduction], MS. 23 N 10 (formerly Betham 145) in the library of the Royal Irish Academy, Facsimiles in Collotype of Irish Manuscripts, 6, Dublin: Stationery Office, 1954.

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The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála

Best, Richard Irvine, Osborn Bergin, and M. A. OʼBrien, The Book of Leinster, formerly Lebar na Núachongbála, vol. 1, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1954. 260 pp. + 4 pl.

CELT – edition (pp. 1-260): <link>

A Emain idnach óebindA bairgen ataí i ngábudA chóemu cláir Chuinn choímfhinnA chóicid choín Chairpri crúaidDinnshenchas of Emain MachaDinnshenchas of Temair (prose)Feidlimid athair EchachLebor gabála Érenn/5A. Do fhlaithiusaib ocus aimseraib hÉrend iar CreitimLetter from Find bishop of Kildare to Áed Úa CrimthainnMasu de chlaind Echdach airdTigernmas mac Follaig aird

1952

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Some Irish charms

Best, R. I., “Some Irish charms”, Ériu 16 (1952): 27–32.

1950

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The Yellow Book of Lecan

Best, R. I., “The Yellow Book of Lecan”, Journal of Celtic Studies 1 (1949–1950): 190–192.

1942

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Bibliography of Irish philology and manuscript literature: publications 1913-1941

Best, R. I., Bibliography of Irish philology and manuscript literature: publications 1913-1941, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1942.

Bill.celt.dias.ie: <link>

1941

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The oldest fragments of the Senchas Már: addendum et corrigenda

Best, R. I., “The oldest fragments of the Senchas Már: addendum et corrigenda”, Analecta Hibernica 10 (1941): 299–303.  

Addendum and corrigenda to Senchas Már: facsimile of the oldest fragments from Ms. H.2.15 in the library of Trinity College (1931)

Addendum and corrigenda to Senchas Már: facsimile of the oldest fragments from Ms. H.2.15 in the library of Trinity College (1931)

1940

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An Irish version of the Somniale Danielis

Best, R. I., “An Irish version of the Somniale Danielis”, in: John Ryan (ed.), Féil-sgríbhinn Eóin Mhic Néill: Essays and studies presented to professor Eoin MacNeill on the occasion of his seventieth birthday, May 15th 1938, Dublin: Three Candles, 1940. 3–17.

Irish version of the Somniale Danielis

1938

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Tochmarc Étaíne

Bergin, Osborn, and R. I. Best [ed. and tr.], “Tochmarc Étaíne”, Ériu 12 (1934–1938): 137–196.

CELT – edition: <link> CELT – translation: <link>

A Bé Find in rega limTochmarc Étaíne

1936

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The commentary on the psalms with glosses in Old-Irish preserved in the Ambrosian Library (Ms. C 301 inf.)

Best, R. I. [intro.], The commentary on the psalms with glosses in Old-Irish preserved in the Ambrosian Library (Ms. C 301 inf.), Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, 1936.

Turin glosses on a commentary on Mark

1933

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The annals of Inisfallen: reproduced in facsimile from the original manuscript (Rawlinson B 503) in the Bodleian Library

Best, R. I., and Eóin MacNeill [eds.], The annals of Inisfallen: reproduced in facsimile from the original manuscript (Rawlinson B 503) in the Bodleian Library, Dublin: Royal Irish Academy, 1933.

Annals of Inisfallen

1932

journal volume

Meyer, Kuno, and R. I. Best (eds), Ériu 11 (1932), Dublin.

1931

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Senchas Már: facsimile of the oldest fragments from Ms.H.2.15 in the library of Trinity College, Dublin

Best, R. I., and Rudolf Thurneysen [introduction], Senchas Már: facsimile of the oldest fragments from Ms.H.2.15 in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, Facsimiles in Collotype of Irish Manuscripts, 1, Dublin: Stationery Office, 1931.

Cáin lánamna

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Amairgen son of Ecet Salach

Best, R. I. [ed.], “Amairgen son of Ecet Salach”, in: J. Fraser, Paul Grosjean, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Irish texts, fasciculus I, London, 1931. 32–34 + fasc. V: 100 (corrigenda).

Celtic Digital Initiative – PDF: <link>

Athirne and Amairgen

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The martyrology of Tallaght: from the Book of Leinster and MS. 5100–4 in the Royal Library, Brussels

Best, Richard Irvine, and H. J. Lawlor, The martyrology of Tallaght: from the Book of Leinster and MS. 5100–4 in the Royal Library, Brussels, Henry Bradshaw Society, 68, London: Henry Bradshaw Society, 1931. xxviii + 264 pp.

Martyrology of Tallaght

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Story of Mael Ruain of Tamlacht

Best, R. I. [ed.], “Story of Mael Ruain of Tamlacht”, in: J. Fraser, Paul Grosjean, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Irish texts, fasciculus I, London, 1931. 34–35 + fasc. V: 100 (corrigenda).

Celtic Digital Initiative – PDF: <link>

Luid Mael Ruain Tamlachta fechtas dia airge

1929

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Lebor na hUidre: Book of the Dun Cow

Best, Richard Irvine, and Osborn Bergin [eds.], Lebor na hUidre: Book of the Dun Cow, Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, 1929.

CELT – edition (pp. 1-338): <link> Internet Archive: <link>

Aided Nath Í ocus a adnacolAmra Choluim ChilleCethri arda in domainCetracha sacart a línColum caid cumachtachCommentary on the Amra Choluim ChilleDe genelogia Con CulaindDia ard airletharEchtrae ChonnlaiFís AdomnáinInna hinada hi filet cind erred UladMesca UladOrgain brudne Uí DergaeSenchas na relecSíaburcharpat Con CulaindTochmarc EmireTáin bó Flidais

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Charles Plummer, 1851–1927

Allen, Philip Schuyler, F. M. Stenton, and R. I. Best, “Charles Plummer, 1851–1927”, Proceedings of the British Academy 15 (1929): 463–476.

1928

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An early monastic grant in the Book of Durrow

Best, R. I., “An early monastic grant in the Book of Durrow”, Ériu 10 (1926–1928): 135–142.

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Notes on Rawlinson B. 512

Best, Richard Irvine, “Notes on Rawlinson B. 512”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 17 (1928): 389–402.

1927

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The birth of Brandub, son of Eochaid and of Aedán, son of Gabrán

Best, R. I. [ed.], “The birth of Brandub, son of Eochaid and of Aedán, son of Gabrán”, in: Roger Sherman Loomis (ed.), Medieval studies in memory of Gertrude Schoepperle Loomis, Paris, et al.: Columbia University Press, 1927. 381–390.

Gein Branduib meic Echach ocus Áedáin meic Gabráin

1926

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On the subscriptions in the Book of Dimma

Best, R. I., “On the subscriptions in the Book of Dimma”, Hermathena 20:44 (1926): 84–100.

1925

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Bibliography of the publications of Kuno Meyer

Best, R. I., “Bibliography of the publications of Kuno Meyer”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 15 (1925): 1–65.

1923

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Kuno Meyer

Best, R. I., “Kuno Meyer”, Ériu 9 (1921–1923): 181–186.

journal volume

Meyer, Kuno, and R. I. Best (eds), Ériu 9 (1921–1923), Dublin: School of Irish Learning.

1920

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The ancient list of coarbs of Patrick

Lawlor, H. J., and R. I. Best [eds.], “The ancient list of coarbs of Patrick”, Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy 35 C (1918–1920): 316–362.

Internet Archive: <link>

Comarbada Pátraic

1916

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Palæographical notes II. Lebor na hUidre

Best, R. I., “Palæographical notes II. Lebor na hUidre”, Ériu 8 (1916): 117–119.

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The battle of Airtech

Best, R. I. [ed. and tr.], “The battle of Airtech”, Ériu 8 (1916): 170–190.

TLH – edition: <link> TLH – translation: <link>

Cath Airtig

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Prognostications from the raven and the wren

Best, R. I., “Prognostications from the raven and the wren”, Ériu 8 (1916): 120–126.

DreanachtFiachairecht

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The St. Gall incantation against headache

Best, R. I., “The St. Gall incantation against headache”, Ériu 8 (1916): 100.

1915

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Comhrag Fir Diadh & Chon Cculainn (Táin bó Cúailgne)

Best, R. I., “Comhrag Fir Diadh & Chon Cculainn (Táin bó Cúailgne)”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 10 (1915): 274–308.

CELT – edition: <link> Internet Archive: <link>

Comrac Fir Diad ocus Con CulaindTáin bó Cúailnge

1914

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Palaeographical notes I. The Rawlinson B 502 Tigernach

Best, R. I., “Palaeographical notes I. The Rawlinson B 502 Tigernach”, Ériu 7 (1914): 114–120.

1913

edited work

Anecdota from Irish manuscripts

Bergin, Osborn, R. I. Best, Kuno Meyer, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 5, Halle and Dublin, 1913.

Celtic Digital Initiative – PDF: <link> Internet Archive – vols 1-5: <link> Internet Archive – vols 3-5: <link>

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Bibliography of Irish philology and of printed Irish literature

Best, R. I., Bibliography of Irish philology and of printed Irish literature, Dublin, 1913.

Internet Archive: <link>, <link>, <link>, <link>

1912

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Notes on the script of Lebor na hUidre

Best, R. I., “Notes on the script of Lebor na hUidre”, Ériu 6 (1912): 161–174.

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The Lebar Brecc tractate on the canonical hours

Best, R. I., “The Lebar Brecc tractate on the canonical hours”, in: Osborn Bergin, and Carl Marstrander (eds), Miscellany presented to Kuno Meyer, Halle: Max Niemeyer Verlag, 1912. 142–166, 487.

Internet Archive: <link>, <link>

Irish homily on the canonical hoursIrish note on the canonical hours

edited work

Anecdota from Irish manuscripts

Bergin, Osborn, R. I. Best, Kuno Meyer, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 4, Halle and Dublin, 1912.

Internet Archive – vols 3-5: <link> Internet Archive – vols 1-5: <link>

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Erschienene Schriften

Best, R. I., “Erschienene Schriften”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 8 (1912): 593–594.  

Additions to Timothy Lewis' bibliography of the works of Heinrich Zimmer.

Internet Archive: <link>

Additions to Timothy Lewis' bibliography of the works of Heinrich Zimmer.

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Bibliography of the publications of Whitley Stokes

Best, R. I., “Bibliography of the publications of Whitley Stokes”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 8 (1912): 351–406.

Internet Archive: <link>

1911

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Cuchulainn’s shield

Best, Richard Irvine [ed. and tr.], “Cuchulainn’s shield”, Ériu 5 (1911): 72.

Sciath Con Culainn

1910

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The settling of the manor of Tara

Best, R. I. [ed. and tr.], “The settling of the manor of Tara”, Ériu 4 (1910): 121–172.

TLH – edition: <link> TLH – translation: <link>

Suidiugud tellaig Temra

edited work

Anecdota from Irish manuscripts

Bergin, Osborn, R. I. Best, Kuno Meyer, and J. G. OʼKeeffe (eds), Anecdota from Irish manuscripts, vol. 3, Halle and Dublin, 1910.

Celtic Digital Initiative – PDF: <link> Digital.nls.uk: <link> Internet Archive – vols 1-5: <link> Internet Archive – vols. 3-5: <link> Internet Archive – vol. 3: <link>

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A hymn of praise

Best, R. I., “A hymn of praise”, Ériu 4 (1908–1910): 120.

As honouree

Dillon, Myles (ed.), Celtica 5 — Richard Irvine Best memorial volume (1960), Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies..

About the author

Stam, Nike, “A. G. van Hamel en R. I. Best: beste vrienden?”, in: Bart Jaski, Lars B. Nooij, Sanne Nooij-Jongeleen, and Nike Stam (eds), Man van twee werelden: A. G. van Hamel als keltoloog en germanist, Utrecht: Stichting A. G. van Hamel voor Keltische Studies, 2023. 44–54..

Ó Lúing, Seán, “Richard Irvine Best: librarian and Celtic scholar”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 49–50 (1997): 682–697..

White, Terence de Vere, “Richard Irvine Best and his Irish literary contemporaries”, Irish University Review 7:2 (Autumn, 1977): 168–183..

Knott, Eleanor, “Richard Irvine Best, 1872–1959”, Ériu 19 (1962): 123–125..

Pokorny, Julius, “Richard Irvine Best (1872–1959)”, Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 28 (1960–1961): 335–337..

National University School of Library Training, “Bibliography of the publications of Richard Irvine Best”, Celtica 5 (1960): v–x..