Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill was an Irish poet born in the 18th century, known for her poignant and emotional poetry. She is particularly famous for her elegy, "Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire," which mourns the death of her husband, Art O'Leary. This work is celebrated for its deep expression of grief and its reflection of the social and political issues of her time. Eibhlín was part of the Gaelic literary tradition and wrote in the Irish language. Her poetry often explores themes of love, loss, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. Despite the challenges she faced, her work remains influential in Irish literature today.