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5 unusual facts about O'Toole family


O'Toole family

Saint Laurence O'Toole was an archbishop of Glendalough and in 1171, while he was Archbishop of Dublin he took up arms against the Anglo Norman invaders.

Peter O'Toole is a notable Irish stage and screen actor who starred in such films as Lawrence of Arabia, The Lion in Winter, and Goodbye, Mr. Chips.

Colonel John O'Toole of the Irish Brigade in France was created a count and is the ancestor of the present Count O'Toole of Limoges.

Fintan O'Toole is an award winning Irish journalist, author and critic, best known for his work with The Irish Times.

Omey Island

The O'Tooles of Leinster settled here in the early 1500s, under the protection of the O'Flahertys.



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