Conchobar mac Tadg
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Conchobar mac Tadg, King of Connacht 967–973; progenitor of the O Connor family of Connacht
. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the first to be known by that surname.
Brother of Máel Ruanaid Mór mac Tadg, ancestor of the Kings of Moylurg
.
Connacht
Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for...
. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the first to be known by that surname.
Brother of Máel Ruanaid Mór mac Tadg, ancestor of the Kings of Moylurg
Kings of Moylurg
The Kings of Magh Luirg or Moylurg were a branch of the Síol Muireadaigh, and a kindred family to the Ua Conchobair Kings of Connacht. Their ancestor, Maelruanaidh Mor mac Tadg, was a brother to Conchobar mac Tadg, King of Connacht 967-973, ancestor of the O Connor family of Connacht...
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