About Toirdhealbhach Ó Briain
Toirdhealbhach Ó Briain was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Toirdhealbhach Ó Briain (some sources Terence) (died 1569), stylised in English as Turlough O'Brien, was a bishop in Ireland during the second half of the sixteenth century.
Ó Briain was appointed Bishop of Killaloe on 25 June 1554 when they were temporarily reunited under Queen Mary I: in a letter of 12 October 1561, the papal legate Fr David Wolfe SJ described all the bishops in Munster as 'adherents of the Queen';
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Toirdhealbhach Ó Briain?
Roman Catholic bishop
When did Toirdhealbhach Ó Briain die?
Toirdhealbhach Ó Briain died in 1570.
What was Toirdhealbhach Ó Briain's occupation?
Toirdhealbhach Ó Briain was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Toirdhealbhach Ó Briain
· DBpedia: Toirdhealbhach Ó Briain
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