| O'Rourke Ó Ruairc | |
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| Parent house | Uí Briúin Bréifne |
| Country | Kingdom of Connacht |
| Founded | ca. 960 AD |
| Founder | Fergal ua Ruairc |
| Current head | Geoffrey Philip Columb O'Rorke |
| Final ruler | Tadhg Ó Ruairc |
| Historic seat | Parke's Castle (originally O'Rourke's Tower House)[1] |
| Motto | Serviendo guberno |
| Dissolution | 1605 |
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O'Rourke (Irish:Ó Ruairc)[2] was an IrishGaelic clan based most prominently in what is todayCounty Leitrim.
The family were the historic rulers ofBreifne and laterWest Breifne until the 17th century. The O'Rourke Clan Chief was at odds with theO'Reilly Chief because both clans contested each other for the title Prince of Breifne.[3] The O'Rourke chief was seated at O'Rourke's Tower House which was on the north side ofLough Gill, County Leitrim, and which is nowParke's Castle.[1]
| Male | Daughter | Wife(Long) | Wife(Short) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ó Ruairc | Ní Ruairc | Bean Uí Ruairc | Uí Ruairc |
O'Rourke may refer to several people:
