Michael J. O'Kelly | |
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| Born | Michael Joseph O'Kelly 5 November 1915 Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | 14 October 1982 (aged 66) Cork, Ireland |
| Occupation | Archaeologist |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Notable works | Led excavation and restoration of Newgrange |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
Michael Joseph "Brian" O'Kelly FSA MRIA[1] (5 November 1915 – 14 October 1982)[2] was an Irish archaeologist who led the excavation and restoration of Newgrange, a major Neolithic passage tomb in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ^ "Professor Michael J. O'Kelly excavated and restored Newgrange". www.newgrange.com. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
Michael J. O'Kelly was born in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Professor O'Kelly was known as Brian to his family and friends. His mother picked the name Brian, but he was christened Michael Joseph. His mother refused to accept the name Michael Joseph and called his Brian.
- ^ Foley, Aideen; White, Lawrence William (2009). "O'Kelly, Michael Joseph ('Brian')". O'Kelly, Michael Joseph (‘Brian’). Dictionary of Irish Biography. doi:10.3318/dib.006836.v1. Retrieved 30 April 2024.