Eleanor Hull, Irish Celtic Scholar Is Born

Eleanor Henrietta Hull also known as Eibhlín Ní Choill (15 January 1860 – 13 January 1935) was a writer, folklorist, journalist and scholar of Old Irish known for her contributions to Irish literature and folklore.

Hull was born on 15 January 1860 in Manchester, England. Her father, Edward Hull, was from County Antrim, and her mother, Catherine Henrietta Hull (née Cooke), was from Cheltenham. Hull had 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Hull’s paternal grandfather, John Dawson Hull, was a Protestant minister and a poet. Whilst in Manchester, the family lives at 147 York Street, Cheetham. The family moved to Dublin while Hull was a child. She was likely educated at home before attending Alexandra College, Dublin from 1877 to 1882. She attended courses on electricity, power and light during the summer of 1879 at the Royal College of Science, Dublin.

She died at her home, 3 Camp View, Wimbledon Common on 13 January 1935. Her funeral took place at the chapel of Wimbledon cemetery, Gap Road.

Eleanor Hull is particularly remembered for her work in collecting and translating Irish folk tales and legends, as well as her writings on Celtic mythology and history. Her scholarly work has had a lasting impact on the preservation and understanding of Irish folklore and culture.