b. 10 March 1810. d. 9 August 1886. Nationality: Irish. VIAF.
Poet, antiquarian, and archivist. Pseudonym: “S. F.” Born at Belfast. Ulster Protestant.
Important writer on Irish legend and history, and a forerunner of the Irish literary
revival. Publications include *Lays of the Ancient Gael and Other Poems* (1865), *Poems*
(1880). Biographical information: *ODNB*. (SP, AC)