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5 unusual facts about Brittas


Edmond de Burgh

Sir Richard was the father of Walter (died 1432) and Uileag Carragh, who were the ancestor of the Burkes of Castleconnell and Brittas, and Burkes of Cois tSiúire, respectively.

Jim Mansfield

Mansfield was born in on 9 April 1939 and was raised in Brittas, South Dublin.

O Doyne manuscript

Charles died without issue on 17 May 1617, his heir been his nephew, Brian Óg Ó Duinn or Barnaby O Doyne, who was the ancestor to the family of Dunne of Brittas.

Sir Robert Doyne

His branch of the family successfully made the transition from Gaelic-Irish to Anglo-Irish culture, and were based at Brittas.

Thomas Bourke, 4th Baron Bourke of Connell

Theobald was later created Baron of Brittas in 1618, and Edmund, having established his legitimacy, continued the line of the Barons of Castleconnell.



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