Viscount Butler of Tulleophelim
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Viscount Butler of Tulleophelim, in the County of Carlow, was a title in the Peerage of Ireland
. It was created on 4 August 1603 for Theobald Butler, the son of Sir Edmund Butler of Cloughgrenan, second son of James Butler, 9th Earl of Ormond (see Earl of Ormonde for earlier history of the family). He later served as Lord Lieutenant of Carlow
. The title became extinct on his death in 1613. Tulleophelim (or Tullowphelim) is a civil parish
located in County Carlow
. The parish contains the town of Tullow
. The name is contracted from Tullow-offelimy, (the ) or hill of the territory of the Hy Felimy, a tribe descended and named from Felimy, son of Enna Kinsella, Kings of Leinster in the fourth century.
Peerage of Ireland
The Peerage of Ireland is the term used for those titles of nobility created by the English and later British monarchs of Ireland in their capacity as Lord or King of Ireland. The creation of such titles came to an end in the 19th century. The ranks of the Irish peerage are Duke, Marquess, Earl,...
. It was created on 4 August 1603 for Theobald Butler, the son of Sir Edmund Butler of Cloughgrenan, second son of James Butler, 9th Earl of Ormond (see Earl of Ormonde for earlier history of the family). He later served as Lord Lieutenant of Carlow
Lord Lieutenant of Carlow
This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Carlow. The office was created on 23 August 1831.* John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough 17 October 1831 – 1838* John Ponsonby, 5th Earl of Bessborough November 1838 – 28 January 1880...
. The title became extinct on his death in 1613. Tulleophelim (or Tullowphelim) is a civil parish
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
located in County Carlow
County Carlow
County Carlow is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Carlow, which lies on the River Barrow. Carlow County Council is the local authority for the county...
. The parish contains the town of Tullow
Tullow
Tullow is a town in County Carlow, Ireland. It is located on the River Slaney where the N81 road intersects with the R762.-History:There is a statue of Father John Murphy, one of the leaders of the 1798 Rebellion, who was captured near Tullow and executed in the Market Square on 2 July...
. The name is contracted from Tullow-offelimy, (the ) or hill of the territory of the Hy Felimy, a tribe descended and named from Felimy, son of Enna Kinsella, Kings of Leinster in the fourth century.
Viscount Butler of Tulleophelim (1605)
- Theobald Butler, 1st Viscount Butler of Tulleophelim (c. 1560-1613)