Dermot Ó Daly
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Dermot O Daly, was a Gaelic
-Irish
landlord
, ancestor of Baron Dunsandle and Clanconal
, fl. 1574-10 November 1614.
during the reign of Henry VIII. Nothing more is known for certain of his ancestry. Pedigrees considered dubious by recent historians claim his descent from the bardic Ó Dálaigh
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James Noel Dillion speculates that "Dermot O’Daly was a chancer, whose rapid advancemnt was due to the success of the Presidency of Connaught and his ability to turn opportunity to advantage. … he was an ardent crown supporter and the supposed stability which would accrue as a repercussion of adopting English customs and laws."
's men. For services to the government, on 21 June 1578 Elizabeth I granted him "the entire Manor or Lordship of Lerra with all the towns and castles belonging." O Daly maintained his own militia, perhaps provided coyne and livery for president of Connacht. The east road of Athenry known as the Laragh Road, pointing to the strategic significance of O Daly's castle. He is listed in 1581 among the gentlemen of Connacht
owning "arrearages of chief rent" to the sum of 96 pounds, 9 shillings and 1 penny.
His lands were devastated by Hugh Roe Ó Donnell in January 1597, hundreds of cattle stolen, his tenents and neighbours killed, or afterwards died of starvation. He fought under Clanricarde on the side of the English at the Battle of Kinsale in 1601.
Gaels
The Gaels or Goidels are speakers of one of the Goidelic Celtic languages: Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx. Goidelic speech originated in Ireland and subsequently spread to western and northern Scotland and the Isle of Man....
-Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
landlord
Landlord
A landlord is the owner of a house, apartment, condominium, or real estate which is rented or leased to an individual or business, who is called a tenant . When a juristic person is in this position, the term landlord is used. Other terms include lessor and owner...
, ancestor of Baron Dunsandle and Clanconal
Baron Dunsandle and Clanconal
Baron Dunsandle and Clanconal, of Dunsandle in the County of Galway, was a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created on 6 June 1845 for James Daly, who had earlier represented Galway Borough and Galway County in the House of Commons. He was succeeded by his eldest son, the second Baron. He...
, fl. 1574-10 November 1614.
Background
Dermot was the son of Teige, son of John O Daly, who built Killimor keepKeep
A keep is a type of fortified tower built within castles during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars have debated the scope of the word keep, but usually consider it to refer to large towers in castles that were fortified residences, used as a refuge of last resort should the rest of the...
during the reign of Henry VIII. Nothing more is known for certain of his ancestry. Pedigrees considered dubious by recent historians claim his descent from the bardic Ó Dálaigh
Ó Dálaigh
The Ó Dálaigh were a learned Irish bardic family who first came to prominence early in the 12th century, when Cú Connacht Ó Dálaigh was described as "The first Ollamh of poetry in all Ireland" .-Name derivation:The name Ó Dálaigh means 'descendant of Dálach'...
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James Noel Dillion speculates that "Dermot O’Daly was a chancer, whose rapid advancemnt was due to the success of the Presidency of Connaught and his ability to turn opportunity to advantage. … he was an ardent crown supporter and the supposed stability which would accrue as a repercussion of adopting English customs and laws."
Active life
He was first recorded in fiant of 1570, along with others of the name, located at Laragh in the parish of Killimordaly. He and his family were consistently listed as the Earl of ClanricardeEarl of Clanricarde
Earl of Clanricarde is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of Ireland, first in 1543 and again in 1800. The former creation became extinct in 1916 while the 1800 creation is still extant and held by the Marquess of Sligo since 1916....
's men. For services to the government, on 21 June 1578 Elizabeth I granted him "the entire Manor or Lordship of Lerra with all the towns and castles belonging." O Daly maintained his own militia, perhaps provided coyne and livery for president of Connacht. The east road of Athenry known as the Laragh Road, pointing to the strategic significance of O Daly's castle. He is listed in 1581 among the gentlemen of Connacht
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...
owning "arrearages of chief rent" to the sum of 96 pounds, 9 shillings and 1 penny.
His lands were devastated by Hugh Roe Ó Donnell in January 1597, hundreds of cattle stolen, his tenents and neighbours killed, or afterwards died of starvation. He fought under Clanricarde on the side of the English at the Battle of Kinsale in 1601.
After 1603
In the subsequent peace after the end of the war, O Daly adapted to English modes of agriculture, and attracted families with trades/skills to settle in his area. He promoted the techniques of drainage, quarrying, land cleared of scrub, and hay havesting to redude pastoralism in winter.Children
- Teige of Killimor married Sisily Kelly of Gallagh and had issue. They completed Killimor Castle in 1624, recorded on O Daly Marriage Stone, preserved at Killimor Church. Teige died 1642.
- Dermot of Clonbrusk Castle, Athenry, married and left issue.
- Donagh of Laragh, ancestor of the Raford and Dunsandle families
- Fergananim of Oughtercluny, |Clonfert, married and had issue.
- Godfrey of Newcastle, Athenry, ancestor of the Dalysgrove and Castle Daly families.
Descendants
- Denis Daly (M.P.), 1747-1792
- Robert Daly, D.D.Robert Daly, D.D.Robert Daly, D.D., Bishop of Cashel and Waterford, 1783-1872.Daly was born at Dunsandle Castle, Loughrea, the newly built residence of his father, Denis Daly . His ancestor, Dermot Ó Daly Robert Daly, D.D., Bishop of Cashel and Waterford, 1783-1872.Daly was born at Dunsandle Castle, Loughrea, the...
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, 1798-1868