Súgán
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Súgán is a term of contempt in the Irish language, the nearest English equivalent being " man of straw". It is most commonly used in reference to James FitzThomas FitzGerald
, the 16th Earl of Desmond
, whose authority was never properly recognised by his family's traditional supporters, and who is remembered in history as " the Súgan Earl ".
James FitzThomas FitzGerald
James FitzThomas FitzGerald, the Súgán Earl of Desmond , was the eldest son of Sir Thomas Fitzgerald, commonly called "Thomas Roe," "Tomás Ruadh," or "Red Thomas."-Life:...
, the 16th Earl of Desmond
Earl of Desmond
The title of Earl of Desmond has been held historically by lords in Ireland, first as a title outside of the peerage system and later as part of the Peerage of Ireland....
, whose authority was never properly recognised by his family's traditional supporters, and who is remembered in history as " the Súgan Earl ".