Brian Oge O'Rourke

Brian Oge O'Rourke

Brian Oge O'Rourke (? - 28 January 1604) (Irish: "Brian óg na samhthach O Ruairc"), was the penultimate king of West Breifne, from 1591 until his death in 1604. He succeeded his father, Brian O'Rourke, when news of the latter's execution in London reached Ireland. In 1599, his forces fought alongside those of "Red" Hugh O'Donnell at the Battle of Curlew Pass, during the Nine Years' War.

In accordance with his wishes, he was buried in the cloister of the Ross Errilly Friary. He was succeeded by his brother, Tadhg mac Briain na Murtha.

References

*Annals of the Four Masters at [http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100005F/text016.html CELT] (University College Cork)
*Burke, Oliver J. "The Abbey of Ross, its History and Details", Dublin, 1869.


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