Maule of Panmure, Angus, Scotland

Maule of Panmure, Angus, Scotland

Sep 1, 2021

A colourful account of the Maule family of Panmure, from crusading Norman origins and Scottish castles to the Irish Maule line, and James and William Maule’s later gardening and nursery connections. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to access all areas,...
Redmond Kane and the O’Cahan Family

Redmond Kane and the O’Cahan Family

Aug 11, 2021

The story of the O’Cahans of Limavady, who became the Kane family, prominent bankers, homing in on the attorney Redmond Kane of Mantua, Swords, County Dublin, one of the wealthiest commoners in Ireland during the late 18th century. He was also for many years the...
De Burgh of Oldtown, Co. Kildare

De Burgh of Oldtown, Co. Kildare

Aug 11, 2021

Reputedly descended from Charlemagne, the de Burgh’s role in Irish affairs has been immense since the first knights who cantered across the seas in the 12th century. The Oldtown branch was established in Kildare 325 years ago by Thomas Burgh, a brilliant...
De la Poer (Power) of County Waterford

De la Poer (Power) of County Waterford

Aug 11, 2021

Tracking the history of the de la Poer or Power dynasty, reputedly from Brittany, who became prominent in Ireland in the medieval period (despite some hefty criminals in the clan) and fetched up as Earls of Tyrone, a title that passed by marriage to the Beresford...