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Éamonn Ó Gallchobhair

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Éamonn Ó Gallchobhair (1900–1982) was a composer from Ireland.

Among other compositions, his output included both operatic and ballet works, with one of the latter commissioned by Joan Denise Moriarty[1].

Ó Gallchobhair was the conductor of the Abbey Theatre orchestra in Dublin's Ballsbridge neighborhood for many years. During this time, he is said to have lived on Pembroke Road[2].

Ó Gallchobhair was a composition teacher for students including John Kinsella.

  1. ^ "The Music for the Ballet". Cork City Libraries - The Music for the Ballet. Cork City Libraries. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  2. ^ Oram, Hugh (1 October, 2014). The Little Book of Ballsbridge. The History Press. ISBN 0750958294, 9780750958295. Retrieved 25 April 2017. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)