Cornelius O'Brien (fl. 1656), Irish musician.
O'Brien is one of the few Irish musicians noted in the 17th century. A piper, in 1656 he was "Sentenced to receive twenty lashes on the bare back" and transported to Barbados.
See also
Tadhg Ó Cobhthaigh, poet and musician, fl. 1554. Donell Dubh Ó Cathail, musician, c. 1560s – c.1660. Cearbhall Óg Ó Dálaigh, poet and musician, fl. 1630. David Murphy (composer), composer and harper, fl. early 17th century.
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