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Dervorgilla O'Neill

Female - 1193


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  • Name Dervorgilla O'Neill 
    Relationshipwith Kathleen Alice Jones-Rouse
    Gender Female 
    Also Known As Derbforgaill - Dervorgilla 
    Stories and Notes See Notes 
    • She was the subject of the colouful episode of Irish History known as the Rape of Dervorgila. The beautiful Dervorgilla was the lover of the passionate Dermot King of Leinster. She married Tiernan O'Rourke (one-eyed). In 1152 Dermot was at war w ith Tiernan so he attacked and carried off his wife (notunwillingly). She was taken back a year later by the High King Turlough O'connor. Within a year she was confined to the convent of Clonmacniose and nothing more was heard of her.
    Death 1193 
    Person ID I2607  Enchanted Family Tree
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2012 

    Father King of Mide Murchad Macdomnaill Noigillach   d. 1153 
    Mother Moy, of Munster 
    Family ID F1346  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family King of Leinster Diarmait Macdonnchada,   b. 1110   d. 1 May 1171, Ferns, Wexford, Leinster, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years) 
    Marriage 1152 
    Family ID F1091  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2012