Prince of Coolavin
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Prince of Coolavin was a title first applied by popular usage to Charles MacDermot, 1707–1758, then head of the MacDermot family of Moylurg
. Up to the late 16th century the head of the family were still Kings of Moylurg
, but had lost their lands due to confiscation.
The adoption of the term indicated that the family considered themselves Princes, and were in fact considered as such by their neighbours and kinsfolk. The title has continued to be used by the head of the family to denote their royal heritage, the current incumbent being Rory MacDermot, ninth of the MacDermots to be so styled.
The Prince of Coolavin
Moylurg
Magh Luirg or Magh Luirg an Dagda, Anglicised as Moylurg, was the name of a kingdom located in the north-east of Connacht, the western province of Ireland, from c.956-1585...
. Up to the late 16th century the head of the family were still 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...
, but had lost their lands due to confiscation.
The adoption of the term indicated that the family considered themselves Princes, and were in fact considered as such by their neighbours and kinsfolk. The title has continued to be used by the head of the family to denote their royal heritage, the current incumbent being Rory MacDermot, ninth of the MacDermots to be so styled.
The Prince of Coolavin
- Charles MacDermot, 1707–1758, first to be styled Prince of Coolavin.
- Myles MacDermot, died 1758-1792.
- Hugh MacDermot, M.D.Doctor of MedicineDoctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
, 1792-1824. - Charles Joseph MacDermot, J.P.Justice of the PeaceA justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
,1824-1873. - Hugh Hyacinth O'Rorke MacDermotHugh Hyacinth O'Rorke MacDermotHugh Hyacinth O'Rorke MacDermot, Prince of Coolavin PC, JP, DL, QC , was an Irish lawyer.-Background:MacDermot was the eldest son of Charles Joseph MacDermot by his wife Arabella Mary, only child of Hyacinth O'Rorke, representative of the House of O'Rorke of Breffny...
,1873-1904. - Charles Edward MacDermot, 1904-1947.
- Charles John MacDermot, 1947-1979.
- Dermot MacDermotDermot MacDermotSir Dermot MacDermot , Prince of Coolavin, Chief of the Name, head of the MacDermot clan, and a descendant of the Kings of Moylurg....
, 1979-1989. - Niall Anthony MacDermotNiall Anthony MacDermotNiall Anthony MacDermot, Prince of Coolavin, .The eldest son of Dermot MacDermot and Betty O'Rourke, Niall became head of the MacDermot clan upon the death of his father in 1989. He was born in Yokohama, Japan, during his father's term there with the British Diplomatic service...
, 1989-2003. - Rory MacDermot, 2004- The MacDermot, Prince of Coolavin, Chief of the Name.