Charles O'Neill

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Charles O'Neill was an Irish priest and the author of the iconic ballad 'The Foggy Dew', which reflects on the Easter Rising of 1916. Born in Portglenone, County Antrim, in 1887, O'Neill served as a curate in Loughinisland during the time he wrote the song. His work was often shrouded in mystery, initially attributed to the pseudonym 'Iascaire' to protect his identity due to his sympathetic views towards republicanism. Despite the contentious history of the song's lyrics, O'Neill's contribution remains a significant part of Ireland's cultural and political narrative.