BUY An Irish Odyssey- A History of the Family of O'Rourke by Stephen Vincent O'Rourke -

A detailed account of the history surrounding the O'Rourke surname.. If your surname is O'Rourke or one of its' variant spellings or if you are friends with an O'Rourke, you owe it to yourself to buy this unique book. Written, researched and edited by Irish-American Stephen Vincent O'Rourke, this book is the first history of the family written by one of it's own

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The Castles of Ua Ruairc

Maintaining a large and significant kingdom of Brefni, the O'Rourkes ruled from several castles; one of which, Cloncorrick, still stands.

The O'Rourke Chronology Like many of the great medieval houses the O'Rourkes have a long and storied past- trace back their story in this informative chronology.

Arms of the Ua Ruaircs

Several variations exist for the House of Ruairc, rulers of Breifne, Conmaicne and Connaught.

O'Rourkes in Song and Poetry

Several pieces of poetry about the Ruaircs have survived, most notably "O'Rourkes Revel Rout".

O'Rourke Historical Profiles