Kavanagh: Revival Leader of Ireland
Categories: The Absorption of the Normans
Art Mac Murrough ” Caomhanach ” (or ” Kavanagh “) descended from Domhnall” Caom-hanach,” son of Diarmuid na n-Gall {page 123), became King of Laighin in 1375 at the age of 18 years. His father, also named Art, had, we have seen, retaken much of the ancient territory of ” Ui Cinnsealaigh,” and was still [...]
Art Mac Murrough " Caomhanach " (or " Kavanagh ") descended from Domhnall" Caom-hanach," son of Diarmuid na n-Gall {page 123), became King of Laighin in 1375 at the age of 18 years. His father, also named Art, had, we have seen, retaken much of the ancient territory of " Ui Cinnsealaigh," and was still paid his " black rent " of eighty marks. Above: Map of Kildare Soon after young Art^s accession he married Eliza le Veele, daughter of the Earl of ... Read More