East Breifne

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Ireland in 1014 showing the patchwork of kingdoms. Clockwise from the north-east they are Ulidia, Oriel, Southern Ui Neill (Meath), Leinster, Munster, Connaught, Breifne, and Northern Ui Neill. The cities states of Dubh Linn (Dublin), Wexford, Waterford, Cork and Limerick are also shown.
Ireland in 1014 showing the patchwork of kingdoms. Clockwise from the north-east they are Ulidia, Oriel, Southern Ui Neill (Meath), Leinster, Munster, Connaught, Breifne, and Northern Ui Neill. The cities states of Dubh Linn (Dublin), Wexford, Waterford, Cork and Limerick are also shown.

East Breifne (Old Irish Muintir-Maelmordha; Irish Breifne Uí Raghallaigh) was an historic kingdom of Ireland roughly corresponding to County Cavan.

In 1211 Walter de Lacy erected the castle on Turbet Island in the abortive Anglo-Norman attempt to gain control of the area. [1]

A great battle, fought between the O'Rourkes and the O'Reillys (cousins), in the year 1256 near Ballinamore led to the division of Breifne between the O'Rourkes and O'Reillys, In the 16th century Breifne O'Rourke eventually became Co. Leitrim and Breifne O'Reilly became Co. Cavan.

The following is a list of the kings of East Breifne, an Irish kingdom situated in modern County Leitrim and County Cavan. The dynasty was part the O Raghallaigh family of Muintir Maoilmhordha and lasted until 1607.

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[edit] Kings (Lords) of Breifne O'Reilly (Irish Bréifne Ó Raghallaigh)

Ireland in 1450, showing lands held by native Irish (green), Anglo-Irish (blue) and the English king (red).
Ireland in 1450, showing lands held by native Irish (green), Anglo-Irish (blue) and the English king (red).
  • Godfrey Ua Raghallaigh (died 1161)
  • Cathal Ua Raghallaigh (1161-1162); son
  • Fergal son of Cu Chonnacht O'Raigillig, King of Dartry and Clann Fermaige: 1239
  • Matha Ua Raghallaigh, lord of Muintir-Maelmordha: 1282
  • Gilla-Isa Ruaid O'Raigillig, East Breifne: ↑1327 or 1330
  • Matha son of Gilla-Isa O'Raigillig, East Breifne: 1304
  • Mael Sechlainn O'Raigillig, East Breifne: 1328
  • Richard [Risderd] O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1349- ↑1346 or 1349
  • Cu Chonnacht O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1362 or 1365 (resigned) - son of Gilla-Isa Ruaid
  • Philip O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1365-1366/69 (deposed) - son of Gilla-Isa Ruaid
  • Magnus O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1366/69-1366/69 (deposed)
  • Philip O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1366/69-1384 - son of Gilla-Isu Ruaid
  • Thomas, son of Mathgamain Ua Raighillaigh, king of Muinter-Mailmordha: 1384-1390
  • John, son of Philip O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1390-1400 - son of Philip son of Gilla-Isa-Ruaid
  • Gilla-Isa son of Anrig O'Raigillig, East Breifny: 1400-1400
  • Maelmordha, son of Cuconnaught O'Reilly, Muintir Reilly: 1403-1411 - son of Cu Chonnacht son of Gilla-Isa Ruaid
  • Richard, son of Thomas O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1411-1418
  • Owen, son of John O'Reilly, Muintir-Maelmordha: 1418-1449
  • Farrell, son of Thomas O'Reilly, Muintir-Maelmordha: 1450 (deposed) - (AM1450)
  • John, son of Owen O'Reilly, Muintir-Maelmordha: 1450-1460 - son of Owen son of John son of Philip son of Gilla-Isa-Roe
  • Cathal O'Reilly, Muintir-Maelmordha: 1467
  • Turlough, son of John O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1468-1487 - son of John son of Owen
  • John, son of Turlough O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1487-1491
  • John, son of Cathal O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1491-1510 - son of Cathal son of Owen son of John
  • Hugh, son of Cathal O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1514
  • Owen, son of Cathal O'Reilly, East Breifny:1526
  • Farrell, son of John O'Reilly, East Breifny & Conmaicne: 1526-1536 - son of John, son of Cathal
  • Maelmordha, son of John O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1537-1565 - son of John son of Cathal
  • Hugh Conallagh O'Reilly, son of Maelmordha O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1583 - son of Maelmordha son of John
  • Philip, son of Hugh O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1596-1596
  • Edmond, son of Maelmordha O'Reilly, East Breifny: 1596-1601 - son of Maelmordha son of John son of Cathal
  • Owen, son of Hugh Conallagh O'Reilly, East Breifny: (from 1601)

[edit] Kings (Lords) of Bréifne Ó Raghallaigh (Old Irish)

[edit] Etymology

  • Muintir Maelmordhaia
  • East Breifne

[edit] History in Ireland

[edit] References

  1. ^ COUNTY CAVAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1996
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  • "O'Reillys of East Brefine: O Raghalliagh, Kings of Muintir Maoilmhordha, a.1161-1607", pages 229-230, in "A New History of Ireland", Vol. IX, ed. Byrne, Martin, Moody, 1984.