Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

Above: Picture of the ruins in Athenry Felim O’Connor had left De Burgh on the Bann in order to oppose the attempt of Rory O’Connor of the ” Clann Murtough ” {page 138) to supersede him. Rory had distinguished himself by capturing many Norman castles, and had been inaugurated King with the support of most [...]

Above : One Of Irish Clan Family Logo The political organisation was based upon groups of various sizes from the family upwards. The family was the group consisting of the living parents and all their descendants. The fine* was a group related by blood within certain recognised degrees. The sept * was a larger group [...]