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King Of Thomond
The kings of Thomond ( ga, Rí Tuamhain) ruled from the establishment of Thomond during the High Middle Ages, until the Early modern period. Thomond represented the legacy of Brian Bóruma and the High Kings of Ireland of his line who could not hold onto all of Munster, so had to partition the realm between themselves and Desmond, ruled by their rivals the Eóganachta. The Kings of Thomond were drawn from the leading kindred of the Dál gCais known as the Ó Briain. For centuries they fought off challenges from the Normans, including the de Clare family and internal conflict between factions. Eventually Murchadh Carrach Ó Briain decided to surrender and regrant his realm to the Kingdom of Ireland in 1543 and accepted the titles Baron Inchiquin and Earl of Thomond. The current holder of these titles is Conor Myles John O'Brien. Kings of Thomond Ó Briain, 1118-1277 , - , Conchobhar Ó Briain 1118–1142 , , , , Son of Diarmuid Ó Briain , , ''unknown'' , , 1142 , - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ó Briain
The O'Brien dynasty ( ga, label=Classical Irish, Ua Briain; ga, label=Modern Irish, Ó Briain ; genitive ''Uí Bhriain'' ) is a noble house of Munster, founded in the 10th century by Brian Boru of the Dál gCais (Dalcassians). After becoming King of Munster, through conquest he established himself as ''Ard Rí na hÉireann'' (High King of Ireland). Brian's descendants thus carried the name Ó Briain, continuing to rule the Kingdom of Munster until the 12th century where their territory had shrunk to the Kingdom of Thomond which they would hold for just under five centuries. In total, four Ó Briains ruled in Munster, and two held the High Kingship of Ireland (with opposition). After the partition of Munster into Thomond and the MacCarthy Kingdom of Desmond by Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair in the 12th century, the dynasty would go on to provide around thirty monarchs of Thomond until 1542. During part of this period in the late 13th century they had a rivalry with the Norman de C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dál GCais
The Dalcassians ( ga, Dál gCais ) are a Gaelic Irish clan, generally accepted by contemporary scholarship as being a branch of the Déisi Muman, that became very powerful in Ireland during the 10th century. Their genealogies claimed descent from Tál Cas. Their known ancestors are the subject of ''The Expulsion of the Déisi'' tale and one branch of their blood-line went on to rule the petty kingdom of Dyfed in Wales during the 4th century; probably in alliance with the Roman Emperor Magnus Maximus. Brian Bóruma is perhaps the best-known king from the dynasty and was responsible to a significant degree for carving out their fortunes. The family had built a power base on the banks of the River Shannon and Brian's brother Mahon became their first King of Munster, taking the throne from the rival Eóganachta. This influence was greatly extended under Brian who became High King of Ireland, following a series of wars against Hiberno-Norse kingdoms and the Chiefs of other Ir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conchobar Ua Briain
Conchobar Ua Briain (died 1142) was a mid-twelfth-century ruler of the kingdoms of Munster and Dublin. Conchobar was a son of Diarmait Ua Briain, King of Munster. In 1138, Conchobar assumed the kingship of Munster. The ''Annals of the Four Masters'' reveals that he gained the kingship of Dublin in 1141. He died the following year. Duffy (1992) p. 121. It is believed that Conchobar Ua Briain founded what is now known as Cahir Castle in the early 12th century. The fortress was a state-of-the-art defensive stronghold at the time, and continued to be in use for hundreds of years after being gifted to the Butler family in 1375 by Edward III. Citations References Primary sources * * Secondary sources * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ua Briain, Conchobar 1142 deaths 12th-century Irish monarchs Kings of Munster Monarchs of Dublin Conchobar ( is an old and famous Irish male name meaning "lover of canines". It is the source of the Irish names Conor, Connor, Connors, Conner, O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baron Inchiquin
Baron Inchiquin () is one of the older titles in the Peerage of Ireland. It was one of two titles created on 1 July 1543 for Murrough O'Brien, Prince of Thomond, who was descended from the great high king Brian Boru. The grant of the English titles was conditional upon the abandonment of any Irish titles, the adoption of English customs and laws, pledging of allegiance to the Crown, apostasy from the Catholic Church, and conversion to the Church of England. Murrough was made both Earl of Thomond in the Peerage of Ireland, with remainder to his nephew Donough O'Brien and Baron Inchiquin, with remainder to his male heirs. History On his death in 1551, Murrough was succeeded in the earldom, according to the special remainder, by his nephew, the second Earl (see Earl of Thomond for the later history of this title), but the barony of Inchiquin passed to his son Dermod, the second baron. Dermod's great-great-grandson, the sixth baron, was a prominent military commander during the Iris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Ruadh Ó Briain
Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan in English) is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world. It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble". For example, the element ''bre'' means "hill"; which could be transferred to mean "eminence" or "exalted one". The name is quite popular in Ireland, on account of Brian Boru, a 10th-century High King of Ireland. The name was also quite popular in East Anglia during the Middle Ages. This is because the name was introduced to England by Bretons following the Norman Conquest. Bretons also settled in Ireland along with the Normans in the 12th century, and 'their' name was mingled with the 'Irish' version. Also, in the north-west of England, the 'Irish' name was introduced by Scandinavian settlers from Ireland. Within the Gaelic speaking areas of Scotland, the name was at first only used by professional families of Irish or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Roe O'Brien Tomb Effigy Drawing
Conor is a male given name of Irish origin. The meaning of the name is "Lover of Wolves" or "Lover of Hounds". '' Conchobhar/Conchubhar'' or from the name ''Conaire'', found in Irish legend as the name of the high king Conaire Mór and other heroes. It is popular in the English-speaking world. Conor has recently become a popular name in North America and in Great Britain. Some alternative spellings for the name are often spelled '' Connor'', '' Conner'' and sometimes ''Konnor''. The name is occasionally also used as a female given name. Notable people named Conor ;Men * Conor Brady, former editor of ''The Irish Times'' * Conor Burns, British politician * Conor Casey, American soccer player * Conor Coady, English footballer * Conor Cruise O'Brien, Irish politician and commentator * Conor Daly, American racecar driver * Conor Deasy, indie-pop singer * Conor P. Delaney, Irish-American surgeon * Conor Garvey ( 2010s), Irish Gaelic footballer * Conor Gibbons, Irish Gaelic footballer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Na Siudane Ua Briain
Conor na Siudane Ua Briain (epithet deriving from the place of his slaying) also by the descriptives "Roe" (Conor Roe Ua Briain) and also as "broad-eyed" was a King of Thomond, in medieval Ireland. He was the son of Donnchadh Cairbreach Ó Briain. During his reign English interference in Thomond became very marked. Tradraige was granted to Robert de Musegros, and the castles of Ogormack (Clare) and Traddery (Bunratty) were built in 1249-1253. Conor, however, by offer of yearly tribute, was confirmed in the rest of Thomond and the English were nearly completely expelled in 1257 by him and his son Tadhg. See Westropp page 143. In the year 1267, accompanied by the O'Deas, the O'Hehirs, and other tribes of Uí Cormaic and Cineal Fermaic, Conor marched into Burren to enforce the submission of the inhabitants, and was opposed by Conor Carrach O'Loughlin, who had been informed by his scouts that the prince of Thomond had but a comparative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donnchadh Cairbreach Ó Briain
Donnchadh Cairbreach Ó Briain was King of Thomond from 1198 to his death in 1242. He founded Moor Abbey, (Galbally, Tipperary) early in the 13th century before it was re-founded in 1471 and established by the first Franciscan pontiff under the reign of Sixtus IV, a religious order founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Reign He was one of the three sons of Domnall Mór Ua Briain. His father died in 1198 and his brother Muircheartach Dall was blinded by the Normans, his other brother Conchobhar Ruadh was killed in 1198 and Donnchadh began his reign. The MacConmara and Ó Cuinn clans revolted against him and he defeated the revolt with the help of his brother-in-law de Burgh and other Normans. In return he granted Limerick and lands in Tipperary and (modern) County Limerick to the Normans, reducing Thomond to the area of the modern-day County Clare, protected from further incursions by the River Shannon. Family He married Sadhbh Ua Cinnéidigh and had six known children: John O'Har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conchobhar Ruadh Ó Briain
( is an old and famous Irish male name meaning "lover of canines". It is the source of the Irish names Conor, Connor, Connors, Conner, O'Connor, etc. It is a name borne by several figures from Irish history and legend, including: * Conchobar mac Nessa, legendary king of Ulster * Conchobar Abradruad, legendary High King of Ireland of the 1st century BC * Conchobar mac Donnchada, High King of Ireland 819–833 * Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobair, 12th-century king of Connacht * Conchobar MacDermot, king of Moylurg 1187–1196 * Conchobur Mac Cathmhail (died 1252) royal chief of Cenel Feradhaigh and of many territories besides * Conchobar mac Tadg, king of Connacht 967–973 and eponym of the O'Conor family * Conchobar 'Buidhe' Mág Tighearnán (anglicised Conor 'The Tawny' McKiernan) was chief of the McKiernan Clan of Tullyhunco, County Cavan from 1312 until 1314 See also *List of Irish-language given names This list of Irish-language given names shows Irish language (''G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muircheartach Dall Ó Briain
Muirchertach (modern spelling: Muircheartach, anglicised as Murtagh) is an Irish language male given name meaning "mariner". The name was sometimes Anglicised as "Mortimer." The Old Norse name Kjartan is derived from this name. Ásgeir Blöndal Magnússon. ', 1st edition, 2nd printing (1989). Reykjavík, . Muirchertach was borne by several figures from legend and history, including: *Muirchertach mac Ercae, great-grandson of Niall of the Nine Hostages and High King of Ireland *Muirchertach mac Néill, 10th-century king of Cenél nEógain *Muircheartach Ua Briain, 12th-century High King of Ireland *Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn, 12th-century king of Cenél nEógain * Muirchertach mac Maelruanaidh Mor, obscure king of Moylurg See also *List of Irish-language given names This list of Irish-language given names shows Irish language (''Gaeilge'') given names and Anglicized or Latinized forms, with English equivalents. Some English-language names derive directly from the Irish: Kathleen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Domnall Mór Ua Briain
Domnall Mór Ua Briain, or Domnall Mór mac Toirrdelbaig Uí Briain, was King of Thomond in Ireland from 1168 to 1194 and a claimant to the title King of Munster. He was also styled King of Limerick, a title belonging to the O'Brien dynasty since Brian Boru's annexation of the Norse city in the 10th century. History Domnall Mór ("Donall the Great") was the third son of Toirdhealbhach mac Diarmada Ua Briain, King of Munster, who reigned from 1142 to 1167. He ascended to the throne in 1168 after the death of his eldest brother, Muirchertach, who had succeeded their father as king. Muirchertach was killed at the instigation of his cousin Conchobar mac Muirchertach Ua Briain. His other brother Brian of Slieve Bloom was blinded in 1169. The same year, Domnall entered into conflict with the High King of Ireland, Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair and was forced to pay him a tribute of 300 cows. In 1171, he submitted to King Henry II of England at Cashel, but he continued to fight successf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muircheartach Mac Toirdelbhach Ó Briain
Muirchertach (modern spelling: Muircheartach, anglicised as Murtagh) is an Irish language male given name meaning "mariner". The name was sometimes Anglicised as "Mortimer." The Old Norse name Kjartan is derived from this name. Ásgeir Blöndal Magnússon. ', 1st edition, 2nd printing (1989). Reykjavík, . Muirchertach was borne by several figures from legend and history, including: *Muirchertach mac Ercae, great-grandson of Niall of the Nine Hostages and High King of Ireland *Muirchertach mac Néill, 10th-century king of Cenél nEógain *Muircheartach Ua Briain, 12th-century High King of Ireland *Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn, 12th-century king of Cenél nEógain * Muirchertach mac Maelruanaidh Mor, obscure king of Moylurg See also *List of Irish-language given names This list of Irish-language given names shows Irish language (''Gaeilge'') given names and Anglicized or Latinized forms, with English equivalents. Some English-language names derive directly from the Irish: Kathleen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
