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Murtogh O'Brien-Arra
Murtogh O'Brien (born 1545 in Ireland, 1545) was an Anglican bishop of Killaloe, in County Clare, Ireland. He was of a branch of the O'Brien dynasty, clan O'Brien known as O'Brien-Arra, from County Tipperary. His seat was Killaloe Cathedral, St. Flannan's Cathedral in Killaloe, County Clare, Killaloe, which was actually built by his 10-Great Grandfather, Domnall Mór Ua Briain, Donal Ó Briain, King of Thomond, King of Munster, in the later 12th century. It is named for Saint Flannan Uí Thoirdhealbhaigh, son of Toirdhealbhach Uí Bloid, a direct ancestor of Bishop O'Brien. Murtogh was born to Roman Catholic parents, Turlogh Ó Briain and Máire Ó Cearbhaill. He was educated in England at Magdalene College, Cambridge, and became an Anglican priest. On 15 May 1570, he was appointed Protestant Bishop of Killaloe by Elizabeth I; however, he was not consecrated until six years later. Even before his appointment, because of his family's position of power in the kingdom of Thomond, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clare Killaloe
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