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Toirdelbach Ó Conchobair

d. 1345

Irish king

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About Toirdelbach Ó Conchobair

Toirdelbach Ó Conchobair, anglicised Turlough O'Conor, was one of a number of claimants to the kingship of Connacht in the disastrous aftermath of the Second Battle of Athenry. He overthrew Rory na BhFeadh but was himself overthrown in 1318.

Regaining the kingship in 1324, he was the first ruler in over a generation to rule for a lengthy period (till his death in 1342) but the dynasty's activities would now remain within Connacht, as the last attempt to regain the high-kingship ended in 1316. Although overall ruler, successive kings came from different dynastic septs who eventually splintered altogether, with no one Ó Conchobair reigning supreme.

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Important facts

Also known as
Toirdelbach O Conchobair, Turlough O'Conor, King of Connaught

Frequently asked questions

Who was Toirdelbach Ó Conchobair?

Irish king

When did Toirdelbach Ó Conchobair die?

Toirdelbach Ó Conchobair died on 15 October 1345.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Toirdelbach Ó Conchobair

· Wikidata: Q7813383

· DBpedia: Toirdelbach Ó Conchobair

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